Examining the unrealistic expectation of finding a perfect partner and the consequences it can have on relationships, this chapter highlights the importance of cultivating self-love and recognizing our inherent aloneness for a successful relationship.
“…more people look for salvation through relationship than in houses of worship. One may even suggest that romantic love has replaced institutional religion as the greatest motive power and influence in our lives…the search for love has replaced the search for God.” James Hollis, The Eden Project: In Search of the Magical Other Half of […]
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Why do Most Relationships Fail? – The Myth of the Magical Other first appeared on
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