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What does it mean?
The speaker admits to idealizing his wife to an unrealistic degree.
In plain terms
He thought his wife was perfect and put her on a pedestal.
What can you take from it?
Idealizing partners sets them up for failure.

Where it applies

  • dating
  • marriage
  • conflict resolution

Putting it to work

  • lowering expectations
  • accepting flaws

Questions to consider

  • Is it healthy to see a partner as perfect?
  • How do you handle disappointment in love?

Another view

Putting someone on a pedestal often leads to disappointment.

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