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I read an article recently stating that "settling" for someone less than your ideal person can be a good thing. Their position was that "perfection is the enemy of the good"...and as I get older, I wonder about this. What I seek in a partner now is somewhat different than what I cared about years ago aside from the core values: kindness, tolerance, openness - those things haven't changed. It's been a little while since I broke up with the last guy and frankly, as Al Green sung, "I'm tired of being alone". But I don't want to be with someone just to avoid being alone, know what I mean? 🙂

SeptemberWoman 5 May 1
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I believe the difference in the way men's and women's brain work makes perfection impossible. It is the right combination of the two that makes it work. I know it is not easy to find, but l do believe it is possible. I think. Maybe. I hope so. ?

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Perfection is not possible, but knowing what is important to you is not. Sure, there are some things that we just overlook in a person, but there are certain things that should never be overlooked. If you do, you are settling, and you will never be happy.

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I know exactly what you mean, and refuse to settle with someone because they are there.

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I settled, we got along great, lots in common but there was always that something missing so it ended in divorce. I personally wouldn’t recommend settling.

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I would settle for someone younger, more attractive, more intelligent, more outgoing, more everything really lol

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