"The idea that you can get everything you want in one person is destructive. And maybe, when you accept that the number is closer to 50 or 60 or 70 percent, that is when you can start to make some progress in choosing the right person."
These wise words came out of the mouth of the blonde girl from Dawson's Creek. Remember Michelle Williams? Yup, she said this. She is the one who had a baby with the late Heath Ledger from Batman.
During an interview she spoke about filling this hole in her and her daughter's life after Heath Ledger passed away. She wanted to find a man who could replace him. Then she had this epiphany that no matter how hard she tried to fill this void, it could never be filled. Even more profound than her last statement, her realization that it was okay for this void to exist in her life because not all voids are meant to be filled.
These are some pretty wise words coming from my least favorite character from Dawson's Creek!
Which is the saddest part about her statement?
I have no idea.
Possibly the belief that your mate should possess all of the qualities you want. It does sound like a destructive attitude to have in your quest to find the right person. The thought of going through life not knowing this to be true, sounds pretty bad too though.
I know there is one point in her statement that will strike a cord to folks.
It is the simple fact that mates who only have 50% to 70% of the traits we want -- will not be enough for many of us.
I blame this on Burger King!
They create advertisements like the one above on cups, posters, and bags. Then sell us 8-10 value meals with options for substituting and super-sizing items for under $6. On top of constantly reminding us that we can 'have it our way' in commercials too.
Call me crazy, I dare you.
But first, do it with a straight face.
After you count the amount of times that you have seen or heard about someone substituting or upgrading another person.
Thank you and good day!
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