Starting relationships
“You must become the person you are meant to be before you can be in a relationship successfully, a deep harmonious relationship, a greater partnership. You bring to that what you have discovered within yourself.” [1]
"Many of the relationships that people initiate out of desire, passion or need are premature because it is important to get your bearings in life before you engage yourself or commit yourself to others." [2]
"Here it is important to realize that you cannot change or improve another person. You cannot take someone who appears charming and talented, but who cannot seem to function very well, and turn them into a functioning person. Young women make this mistake all the time, particularly, thinking they are going to rehabilitate the young man. 'Oh, with her guidance, this young man will become productive and responsible and effective.' Do not make this mistake. It is an immense waste of your time. You cannot change or improve another person. That is what they must do for themselves." [3]
References
- ↑ Love and Relationships (April 21, 2011)
- ↑ Living The Way of Knowledge, Chapter 3: The Pillar of Relationships
- ↑ The New Message for Young People (Aug 18, 2008)
See also
Short Quotes About Relationships
Further Study
- Love and Relationships: Discernment in Relationships
- Relationships and Higher Purpose, Chapter 12: Establishing Relationships