Single? In a long term relationship? Going through a breakup? Love advice is everywhere you turn. Family, friends, self-help books, talk shows; they all have our best interests in mind but sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming (especially if you haven’t asked for it!) and difficult to tune out the noise and just listen to your heart. So whether you’ve hit a rough patch or are about to get married, here are 10 quotes that put relationships in perspective. xo
10 Quotes That Give Great Relationship Advice
- “Spend your time on those that love you unconditionally. Don’t waste it on those that only love you when conditions are right for them.”
- “Above all, have an intense and unfailing love for one another.” Romans 12:10
- “The bravest love is wildly faithful and it falls hard again every morning… It knows what we seek may be found in what we already have… it’s grace and fresh gratitude that can make us strong enough to marvel in the seeming monotony of anything… And the happily married have eyes that look long enough to make the familiar new.” Ann Voskamp
- “A good relationship is like a game of chess; the Queen should always protect her King.”
- “This generation has lost the true meaning of romance. There are so many songs that disrespect women. You can’t treat the woman you love as a piece of meat. You should treat your love like a princess. Give her love songs, something with real meaning. Maybe I’m old fashioned, but to respect the woman you love should be a priority.” Tom Hiddleston
- “The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.” Eden Ahbez
- “Blaming has no positive effect at all, nor does trying to persuade using reason and arguments. That is my experience. No blame, no reasoning, no argument, just understanding. If you understand, and you show that you understand, you can love, and the situation will change.” Thich Nhat Hahn
- “Time can heal a broken heart, but time can also break a waiting heart.”
- “Don’t fall in love with someone who says the right things. Fall in in love with someone who does the right things.”
- “Be best friends and partners, always willing to give 90% to the other. I say 90% because if you give 100% then there will be nothing left for yourself and you need to have something left or else you may disappear.”
