Romantics value intensity over stability. Realists value security over passion. But both are often disappointed, for few people can live happily at either extreme. (Esther Perel)

Romantics value intensity over stability. Realists value security over passion. But both are often disappointed, for few people can live happily at either extreme.

Esther Perel

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