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Dating is good for most people. I see it as a way to really find out the things you ultimately want (and absolutely do not!) in a mate. You learn what can and cannot be compromised and what things happen to be your deal breakers. Personally, I think dating the people with whom we’re most incompatible or we have the most conflict is a blessing. It may not feel like it during a blowout, but these people are our best teachers. Whether they (or even we) know it or not, these seemingly ridiculous mates’ idiosyncrasies and quirks are the things that keep us on our toes and make us learn to be patient. Hopefully, we’ll acknowledge and hone our own values and if we’re lucky, they might even make us think a little.


Posted in General on June 27th, 2007

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