Breakfast in bed Quote by Lisa Daily
““The fish is that perfect, amazing guy it can never work out with—you know, a bird and a fish may fall in love—but where would they live? . . . So the fish is your total dream guy, he’s smart, he’s handsome, he gets all your jokes, he loves to talk, he gives you a nine-hour orgasm and then makes you homemade chocolate chip pancakes and serves you breakfast in bed—but he lives all the way across the country and neither of you can move, or he’s married, or next in line for the throne, or he has a terminal disease or something . . . the fish.””
About This Quote
Source Blog post: “The Fish Analogy”, 2020
The metaphor describes an ideal partner who is unattainable due to distance, circumstances, or obstacles.
In simple terms: Perfect partner is out of reach.
Key Takeaway
Accept realistic expectations in relationships.
Themes
love
idealization
distance
Mood
wistful
thoughtful
Type
relationship
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- dating
- long‑distance love
- personal growth
- self‑acceptance
Key Concepts
romantic ideal
relationship expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities are you truly seeking?
- How can you appreciate imperfect partners?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing can prevent genuine connections.
