It is only when we no longer compulsively need someone that we can have a real relationship with them.

Summary

This quote suggests that true and authentic relationships can only be cultivated when we free ourselves from the dependency and compulsion to be with someone. When we no longer feel a desperate need for someone, we are able to establish a genuine connection based on mutual respect, understanding, and choice rather than neediness. It implies that relationships should be built on emotional independence, where both individuals are secure within themselves and can bring their full selves to the partnership without relying solely on the other person to provide emotional fulfillment.

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