Normal, in our house, is like a blanket too short for a bed--sometimes it covers you just fine, and other times it leaves you cold and shaking; and worst of all, you never know which of the two it's going to be.
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You don't love someone because they're perfect," she says. "You love them in spite of the fact that they're not." I don't know how to respond to that; it's like being told after thirty-five years that the sky, which I've seen as a brilliant blue, is in fact rather green.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love acknowledges imperfections and embraces them.
This quote emphasizes that true love is not about finding someone who is flawless but rather accepting and loving them despite their imperfections. It highlights the idea that love is deeper than idealized perceptions and is rooted in understanding and acceptance of the whole person.
Themes
LoveImperfectionAcceptanceRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech, one might say, 'Our love is strong not because we are perfect, but because we accept each other’s flaws.'
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