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The Absurdities of Love: Why Embracing Quirks is the Key to a Happy Relationship
Why focusing on the positive qualities of your partner can save your relationship.
Relationships! They’re a bit like a rollercoaster ride, aren’t they? You’re soaring to new heights one moment, and the next, you’re plummeting toward the ground. And just like a rollercoaster ride, the absurdities make the journey worthwhile.
If you’re in a relationship, it’s essential to focus on your partner’s positive qualities. It’s a cliché, sure, but it’s one that’s been around for centuries for a reason. After all, the grass is never greener on the other side. Trust me; I’ve been on both sides of the fence.
Take my first girlfriend, for example. She was beautiful, intelligent, and had a great sense of humor. But like any relationship, there were quirks. One of her quirks was that she insisted on eating cereal for dinner every night. Now, I’m not talking about a bowl of oatmeal or even cereal with milk. No, no. She would mix various types of grain into one bowl, add chocolate milk, and call it a day. It was enough to make my stomach churn.
But did I focus on that negative quality? No, of course not. Instead, I focused on her always knowing how to make me laugh, even when I was having a…
