"The thing is that love gives us a ringside seat on somebody else's flaws, so of course you're gonna spot some things that kinda need to be mentioned. But often the romantic view is to say, 'If you loved me, you wouldn't criticise me.' Actually, true love is often about trying to teach someone how to be the best version of themselves."

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About Alain de Botton

Alain de Botton is a Swiss-born British author and public speaker whose work popularizes philosophy for everyday life.

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