People could rationally decide that prolonged relationships take up too much time and effort and that they'd much rather do other kinds of things. But most people are afraid of rejection.

Albert Ellis
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  3. I wonder how many people don't get the one they want, but end up with the one they're supposed to be with. - Fannie Flagg

  4. That's what people do who love you. They put their arms around you and love you when you're not so lovable. - Deb Caletti

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More Quotes By Albert Ellis
  1. Stop shoulding on yourself

  2. You have considerable power to construct self-helping thoughts, feelings and actions as well as to construct self-defeating behaviors. You have the ability, if you use it, to choose healthy instead of unhealthy thinking, feeling and acting.

  3. The art of love is largely the art of persistence.

  4. The art of love ... is largely the art of persistence.

  5. There are three musts that hold us back: I must do well. You must treat me well. And the world must be easy.

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