Marilyn Monroe is more than her legacy. More than the platinum blonde hair, red lips, and that unmistakable breathy voice — she was a woman who had life the bitter way. Beyond the carefully curated Hollywood persona, was someone who yearned for a real connection. She was an ordinary woman who had her share of romances and heartbreaks. Her resilience, vulnerability, and understanding of human connection taught her things that most people spend lifetimes learning. Beyond the glamour and fame, she was a woman who knew what it felt like to be broken. To love deeply and lose. To wonder if the world saw her, or just the idea of her. She was a woman who deeply believed in second chances. Her famous quote on not giving up on love is profound – “You can’t give up because if you give up, you’ll never find your soulmate.”
You can’t give up
Marilyn Monroe really believed in soulmates. She once said, “As for lovers, well, they’ll come and go too. And baby, I hate to say it, most of them – actually, pretty much all of them are going to break your heart, but you can’t give up because if you give up, you’ll never find your soulmate. You’ll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything. Just because you fail once, doesn’t mean you’re gonna fail at everything.”The icon also added that one has to hold on to hope. And that is the only way forward. She believed life was beautiful, and not to succumb to a bad relationship. “Keep trying, hold on, and always, always, always believe in yourself, because if you don’t, then who will, sweetie? So keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life’s a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about,” Marilyn Monroe added.
Love will find you again
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She knew the universal truth: Heartbreak is almost inevitable. Why? Because that’s the only way you find your true love. In romantic relationships, when things go sour, most people don’t even attempt for the next time. They fear that the next love is also destined to be doomed. However, Monroe reminds us to have hope and continue seeking meaningful relationships. She believed that soulmates do exist, and perhaps, a failed relationship or two is how you get closer to it. The resilience she spoke of extends beyond romance. In life, too, an optimistic outlook is crucial. Perhaps the most empowering element of Monroe’s quote is her emphasis on self-belief. She asks a crucial question: If you don’t believe in yourself, then who will? Self-doubt the worst enemy in life. If you believe you’ll fail, you’re less likely to put in the effort necessary to succeed. Marilyn Monroe asks to look at the brighter side of things. This world is so beautiful, and there are a hundred reasons for you to smile. Believe in second chances, and never give up. Failures are those who give up.