Rule X: The Myth Of Finding The Perfect Whatever

Beyond Order

There are chapters in a book that strike you. Either you laugh or think deeply about what you just read, and you come back again to try to understand the message the author is trying to share in more detail.

While reading Beyond Order by Jordan Peterson, I found myself laughing at one phrase and also thinking about everything.

The chapter in question is about Romance and relationships, but the concept can be expanded to other realms of life, such as career.

The chapter is Rule X: Plan And Work Diligently To Maintain The Romance In Your Relationship.

Many good things to take from this rule, being one of them buying my wife a lingerie to keep the romance alive. I confess that I did not buy the lingerie yet, but it is something worth considering. It will take courage on my side to do this.

This is the phrase that made me laugh and think:

“…if there was someone out there who was perfect, they would take one look at you and run away screaming.”

Ouch!

This phrase refers to when we are young and full of hope and we believe that there’s someone in the future that is going to be our perfect soulmate.