The highest form of self-discipline for an adult is to cut your losses as soon as your heart is stirred, and to honor your responsibilities for life.
Every instance of feeling trapped in a marriage comes down to wanting too much; every emotional dilemma stems from shirking responsibility.
There is no right or wrong in falling for someone, but maturity in middle age is not about how much you can have. It is about daring to let go and knowing what you must stand by.
Life’s greatest regret is not never meeting someone dazzling, but ruining half a lifetime of stability for a fleeting moment of brilliance.
Believe that one day you will understand: flirtation is a firework that vanishes in an instant, while family is the land and rivers you put down roots in for life.
