“He's not perfect. You aren't either, and the two of you will never be perfect. But if he can make you laugh at least once, make you think twice, and admit to being human and making mistakes, hold onto him and give him the most you can. He isn't going to quote poetry or think about you every moment, but he will give you a part of himself that he knows you could break. Don't hurt him, don't change him, and don't expect more than he can give. Don't analyze. Smile when he makes you happy, yell when he makes you mad, and miss him when he's not there. Love hard when there is love to be had. Because perfect guys don't exist, but there's always one guy who is perfect for you.”
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People will never be flawless, and expecting perfection sets you up for disappointment. Look for someone who shows up, admits mistakes, and gives a real piece of themselves. Pay attention to how they act in messy moments, not just the polished ones. Can you accept limits and still choose to love? That choice means speaking clearly, forgiving when it counts, and walking away if respect is missing.
When to use it
- After a big argument with your boyfriend: "He showed up, said he was sorry, and helped clean up the mess — I'm keeping him because he owns his stuff even if he's not perfect."
- Talking to my sister before her engagement meeting: "Don't chase perfection in a partner; if he admits he's human and treats you well, that's the foundation you want."
- College finals week, my roommate asked about dating a classmate: "If he can make you laugh when you're stressed and admit when he screws up, give him a chance but don't expect more than he can give."
- When a friend complained about jealousy at work: "Don't try to remake him into someone else — set your boundary, call him out when he hurts you, and stay only if he meets you halfway."