Patti Scialfa Quotes

I feel like every person who's in a long-term relationship, or who is committed to their person, goes through ups and downs.

As a rule, all relationships go through their ups and downs. It's really about how much you want it.

I think when you're in a relationship, either you have something or your partner generally has something that you're having to deal with.

Well I think if you really go out with someone for quite a long time you do get to know each other very, very well, you go through the good times, you go through the bad times. You know both personally, but also within a relationship as well.

I think it's a mistake if people just fall in love and think that that's the only thing you need to keep you happy. There's a lot more to being with someone than just love.

Ask anyone who has been in a love relationship for a while: nothing is perfect.

A good marriage is different to a happy marriage.

All marriages are happy. It's trying to live together afterwards that causes all the problems.

I think what 'Shameless' does well is highlight real relationships. And in any real relationship, there are ups and downs and elements that change the dynamics of the relationship.

Relationships can be very traumatic. But being in a healthy relationship can be very empowering.

Part of my purpose in my books has been to tell the complete story of a relationship and a marriage, not just to end with 'happily ever after,' leaving the protagonists at the altar or in bed... I wanted to show some of the complicated business of actually living a successful marriage.

A relationship takes two people to make or break it.

I feel there's always time for relationship.

Any relationship has its strengths and weakness.

No relationship is great all the time.

Relationships need time and commitment.

I've been in a long-term relationship, and I'll tell you, it's never boring! People trying to merge their lives together always run into challenges.

Regardless of whether you're in a gay or heterosexual relationship, you're going to go through your ups and downs.

Like any relationship, a marriage does take work.

I think compassion is important but love fizzles out eventually. But if there is compassion in a relationship, things can always be worked out.

All marriages are happy. It's the living together afterward that causes all the trouble.

It's a lot of work to make a marriage work. Just because you have been married for a while doesn't mean you can sit back and relax. You still have to be on your toes. A marriage needs constant attention.

If it's not working before you get married, marriage isn't going to fix it.

A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love.

In marriage, compromise nurtures the relationship.