Elsewhere Quote by Esther Perel
“Very often we don’t go elsewhere because we are looking for another person. We go elsewhere because we are looking for another self. It isn’t so much that we want to leave the person we are with as we want to leave the person we have become.”
About This Quote
We seek new selves, not new people, when we feel stuck.
In simple terms: We look for self change, not new partners.
Key Takeaway
Pursue personal growth.
Themes
self-discovery
relationships
growth
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
self-help
relationship advice
When to use this quote
- therapy
- self-improvement
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
psychology
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What self-aspects need change?
- How do you grow within a relationship?
A Different Perspective
Changing self may be harder than changing partner.
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