“When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are.” — Donald Miller
Nobody’s perfect, and that goes for everyone! It can be tempting to put a lot of pressure on ourselves and our partners to make things perfect. But if we want a healthy relationship, we must embrace imperfections.
Rather than trying to achieve perfection, why not aim for balance and understanding?
This doesn’t mean you should settle for anything less than what you want in a relationship — it means embracing the little quirks of any partnership and learning how to work through them together.
If two people share mutual respect, love, and appreciation toward each other, they can create something special!
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