Try any goddam thing you like, no matter how boringly normal or outrageous. If it works, fine. If it doesn't, toss it. Toss it even if you love it.
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Might as well try to drink the ocean with a spoon as argue with a lover.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Arguing with a loved one is often futile, akin to an impossible task.
This quote by Stephen King emphasizes the futility of trying to win an argument with someone you love. Just as it is impractical to attempt to drink the vast ocean using just a spoon, engaging in disputes with a lover rarely leads to productive outcomes and can strain the relationship further.
Themes
ArgueLoverFutilityRelationshipsLove
In practice
Example use cases
In a relationship workshop, to illustrate the importance of communication over conflict.
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