Relationship quotes can be inspirational, uplifting, validating, or simply explanatory. They can help us illustrate difficulties or explain emotions to our partners that we might otherwise feel difficult to voice as eloquently. Here are relationship quotes that every couple can relate to, from long-distance relationship quotes to cute quotes about new relationships and loyalty.
“When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” — Paulo Coelho
“A loving relationship is one in which the loved one is free to be himself — to laugh with me, but never at me; to cry with me, but never because of me.” — Leo F. Buscaglia
“Love sought is good, but given unsought, is better.” — William Shakespeare
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Communication and Understanding
“We cannot really love anyone with whom we never laugh.” — Agnes Repplier
“Learn to be quiet enough to hear the genuine in yourself, so that you can hear it in others.” — Marian Wright Edelman
“Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.” — Oprah Winfrey
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Long-Distance and Absence
“I’ll hold you in my heart, until I can hold you in my arms.” — J.M. Barrie
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” — Lao Tzu
“You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible.” — Bob Marley
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Miscellaneous
“The heart has its reasons, of which reason knows nothing.” — Blaise Pascal
“People should fall in love with their eyes closed.” — Andy Warhol
“The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves.” — Victor Hugo
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These quotes capture various aspects of relationships, including love, commitment, communication, trust, forgiveness, challenges, growth, long-distance absence, and the human experience.