Mutuality is accomplished by two whole persons; and if each partner truly intends to be but the fraction of a relationship (thinking my whole makes up half of us) he or she will soon discover that these halves do not fit perfectly together. The mathematics can work only if each subtracts something of himself or herself, shears it off, and lays it aside forever. There will come, then, a moment of shock when one spouse realizes, ‘you won’t want the whole of me? Not the whole of me, but only a part of me, makes up the whole of us?” P 45 . Walter Wangerin Jr.
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In this quote, John Gray explores the nature of relationships as a whole, as well as the relationship of two individuals, and what it means to be whole. In marriage, each partner is a whole person with a life of their own, separate from their spouse. The idea that each partner is only a fraction of the relationship has a negative connotation. However, this is not true. Each part of a relationship is important and should be treated with respect and love.

Source: As For Me And My House: Crafting Your Marriage To Last

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