The thing is that love gives us a ringside seat on somebody else's flaws, so of course you're gonna spot some things that kinda need to be mentioned. But often the romantic view is to say, 'If you loved me, you wouldn't criticise me.' Actually, true love is often about trying to teach someone how to be the best version of themselves.
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"The thing is that love gives us a ringside seat on somebody else's flaws, so of course you're gonna spot some things that kinda need to be mentioned. But often the romantic view is to say, 'If you loved me, you wouldn't criticise me.' Actually, true love is often about trying to teach someone how to be the best version of themselves." — Alain de Botton #loveromance
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The thing is that love gives us a ringside seat on somebody else's flaws, so of course you're gonna spot some things that kinda need to be mentioned. But often the romantic view is to say, 'If you loved me, you wouldn't criticise me.' Actually, true love is often about trying to teach someone how to be the best version of themselves. — Alain de Botton
About Alain de Botton
Alain de Botton was a Writer from Switzerland (1969–present).
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Who said "The thing is that love gives us a ringside seat on somebody else's flaws, so of…"?
This quote is attributed to Alain de Botton, a Writer from Switzerland.
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Alain de Botton lived from 1969 – present.
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