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“Everyone is going to annoy you somewhat. The trick is to find the person who only annoys you a little, and where what you love about them outweighs what you don’t love. They’ll never be perfect, but they’ll be perfect for you. The problem is that people think it has to be perfect all the time, and…” quote by Sarah Lyons Fleming
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““Everyone is going to annoy you somewhat. The trick is to find the person who only annoys you a little, and where what you love about them outweighs what you don’t love. They’ll never be perfect, but they’ll be perfect for you. The problem is that people think it has to be perfect all the time, and that’s not possible.””

Sarah Lyons Fleming

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

People will always have flaws; the key is to choose partners whose positives outweigh their negatives, accepting imperfection as normal.

In simple terms: Accept imperfect people whose good parts outweigh the bad.

Key Takeaway

Choose relationships based on overall fit, not perfection.

Themes

relationships acceptance imperfection choice realism

Mood

reflective hopeful pragmatic

Type

advice philosophical relationship

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • friendship
  • marriage
  • teamwork
  • family dynamics

Key Concepts

compatibility trade‑offs expectations emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What qualities matter most to you in a partner?
  • How can you reframe imperfections as strengths?
A Different Perspective

Perfection is unrealistic; focusing on flaws can cause unnecessary dissatisfaction.

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