We all come into the world with a “package” of character traits, and we grow up in an (increasingly) imperfect world. At the risk of sounding repetitive, connecting with people means that we’re living not only with our own package but also with theirs. If you want to have only one person’s package to deal with, you’re going to be lonely. If you want companionship, you’re going to have to deal with two people’s imperfections, and it’s going to be messy at times.
