When our focus is on seeking, perfecting, or clinging to romance, the charge is often generated by instability, rather than by an authentic connection with another person.

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It becomes hard to be in a relationship when we focus too much on our partner and we forget about ourselves. The more we focus on ourselves, the less we can be in a relationship and the more we will focus on our partner. Love is not about seeking, perfecting or clinging to someone else. Love is about staying patient and being with that person who makes you happy, even if you feel down sometimes.

Source: Real Love: The Art Of Mindful Connection

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