‘You’re better off single than in a bad relationship’ lessons in love readers learned from their parents

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From valuable pearls of wisdom to examples of what not to do, readers share how their parents have influenced their approach to love and partnershipsNothing has a stronger influence on children than the unlived lives of their parents, at least according to various quotes attributed to Carl Jung. While that maxim may hold some water, when it comes to love, it’s often the romantic lives our parents do live that underwrite our own rulebook for relationships.From navigating feelings for other people, maintaining one’s composure and dignity, to some unconventional approaches to long-term love, readers share how the examples set by those who raised them have helped shape their own love lives. Continue reading...

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