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Matthew Hussey: 5 Reasons Why There is No Such Thing As The Right Person At The Wrong Time & How to Stop Missing Your Ex
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
The Myth of the Right Person at the Wrong Time
The belief in the concept of 'the right person at the wrong time' is misleading and dangerous. This narrative encourages us to romanticize past relationships and idealize possibilities based on fictional scenarios rather than reality. It suggests the idea that if circumstances were different—such as age, life phase, or work commitments—then relationships would have thrived. However, this perspective fails to acknowledge the fundamental changes that occur over time in both individuals and their lives. Holding on to nostalgia for 'what could have been' distracts from the present and the fact that the partners involved are now different people, rendering past connections irrelevant. Moreover, for someone to be the 'right person,' they must align not just emotionally but also in terms of personality and life compatibility. If any of these aspects are missing, then the relationship cannot be deemed right, despite how enjoyable or intimate it may have been. Ultimately, the focus should shift from longing for idealized past encounters to evaluating current relationships based on real compatibility and readiness.
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