Accommodate Quote by Liza Johnson
“We all fall in love with the idea of a person, and then as time goes on we either accommodate ourselves to the real person or we don't.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2018
People often idealize partners, then must choose to accept reality or reject it.
In simple terms: We love an idea of someone, then decide to accept or reject the real person.
Accept or adjust expectations in relationships.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- dating
- marriage counseling
- friendship development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you adjust expectations or abandon relationships?
- How does idealization affect intimacy?
Idealization can cause disappointment if not managed.