Nice people don't necessarily fall in love with nice people.

Jonathan Franzen
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The truth is, nice people don't necessarily fall in love with nice people. Instead, they fall in love with the person that person becomes. And that is an important distinction because it shows that even if you're not a nice person, there's still hope for you! When you're nice, it means that you're actually a good person. Chances are though, you're not always going to be nice, so what does this mean for you? Well, it means that when someone falls in love with you, they'll see your good qualities.

They'll notice the things that make you who you are and how much they can learn from those things. They'll see your flaws and mistakes and appreciate the things about you. It's all part of falling in love with someone.

Source: Freedom

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