Life Quote by Neale Donald Walsch
““First, make sure you get into a relationship for the right reasons. (I’m using the word “right” here as a relative term. I mean “right” relative to the larger purpose you hold in your life.) As I have indicated before, most people still enter relationships for the “wrong” reasons—to end loneliness, fill a gap, bring themselves love, or someone to love—and those are some of the better reasons. Others do so to salve their ego, end their depressions, improve their sex life, recover from a previous relationship, or, believe it or not, to relieve boredom. None of these reasons will work, and unless something dramatic changes along the way, neither will the relationship.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Conversations with God, Part 1, 1995
Relationships succeed when they align with a deeper life purpose, not merely to fill personal voids or solve temporary problems.
In simple terms: Choose partners for purpose, not just to fix yourself.
Key Takeaway
Seek alignment with your larger life goals.
Themes
relationships
purpose
self-awareness
growth
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- dating
- marriage counseling
- personal development
- life planning
Key Concepts
existential purpose
psychology
attachment theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What core purpose guides your relationships?
- How do you differentiate between a need and a purpose?
A Different Perspective
If personal purpose is unclear, choosing a partner may still be driven by unmet needs.
