Marie Helvin Quotes

The one thing I'm very aware of is I've never been particularly good at relationships.

Listening is huge. Learn to listen. And it's hard: relationships are not easy; most of them don't last. I mean, when you look at what's really going on. So every day is a choice, and sense of freedom is important.

I think relationships are really hard. Each one gives you lessons that you need.

Relationships are the hallmark of the mature person.

Anyone who has been through failed relationships - even people in successful relationships - understand that you gain perspective about what is important to you.

My nemesis - my downfall, if you will - was relationships, and trying to fulfill them.

As it is, relationships are difficult, aren't they?

Any relationship has its strengths and weakness.

Getting married and really digging in with another human being can point out your greatest strengths and your greatest weaknesses.

Every relationship you have, you're learning and growing and taking something from that.

If someone had told me years ago that sharing a sense of humour was so vital to partnerships, I could have avoided a lot of sex!

I think invariably when you are dealing with relationships, the films really center on that, and the plot is really born out of that. That's the most core part of a relationship: intimacy, I think, whether it's expressed or not.

Timing is everything with relationships.

I've been in many relationships in my life and learned a lot from them, good and bad.

Relationships are like the world's most intense yoga! It's a daily practice.

Relationships are where we take our recovery on the road.

In any solid, good relationship, it takes a while to trust someone.

The intricacies, the problems, the trials and tribulations in relationships inspire me to give words to people's journeys.

I am terrible at relationships.

I think what you learn from relationships is that they are unpredictable.

As for relationships, I know nothing. I'm an idiot; I can't get it right.

Some relationships get easier as you get older, depending on what sort of person you are. I don't think I've got any better at them.

Well I think in a marriage you have to be honest and ask yourself, you know, what is my role? What is my responsibility?

To be honest, relationships with the opposite sex are the most challenging things I've done. You lose your compass, gravity changes, you don't know what's up or down, you're trying to figure it out. You're trying to make everybody happy, including yourself, and it's just... it's humbled me.

I think that's what makes a successful marriage: a mindful sense of self and the ability to make clear choices to stay together or choices not to.