"It's probably foolish to expect relationships to go on forever and to say that because something only lasts 10 years, it's a failure"

This quote by James Taylor recommends that it is unrealistic to anticipate relationships to last forever. He indicates that it is absurd to measure the success of a relationship based on its longevity. Instead, he recommends that the quality of the relationship need to be the primary procedure of success. He acknowledges that relationships can end after a relatively brief time period, but this does not always indicate that the relationship was a failure. He encourages us to focus on the favorable aspects of the relationship, instead of the length of time it lasted. Eventually, he recommends that relationships must be valued for the delight and connection they bring, instead of how long they last.