Andy's romantic trip to Prague. Hexagram 11, line 3

Andy's romantic trip to Prague. Hexagram 11, line 3

 

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Question: How will my trip to Prague to visit my girlfriend go?

 Context: A journey on a romantic quest

Outcome:

I went to Prague to visit my girlfriend, Theresa. I was considering making this romance a more permanent one. This trip was a serious test to see if it would work. Traveling was easy and Prague lived up to its reputation as a beautiful and ancient city. The weather was good too. I am a bit of a traveler and so is she.

We had spent some time together in Cambodia. I wanted to see if the relationship could become something more solid. I also wanted to see Prague. Traveling was no problem. Everything went well. However, the relationship was strained. While we were in Cambodia, she was much more relaxed. But in Prague, she seemed tense and easily upset. Sometimes we were happy together and sometimes we were miles apart. 

We never had a real fight. We never officially broke up. I was thinking about whether I wanted to continue with her. A couple of weeks later though, I heard from a mutual friend that she did not want to see me ever again!

 

Analysis:

- The trip was safe and there were no travel problems.

- The destination was interesting and exciting.

- Relationship was strained and unstable

- The purpose of the trip was not successful.

 

 My prediction:

The trip will be safe, but it will be an emotional roller coaster. It will be interesting and exciting, but there will be no significant accomplishments. You should do your best to keep your balance in unstable conditions.

My prediction was quite accurate, but it was a little bit too optimistic. I was not sure what would happen with the relationship. I thought it best not to say too much. In the end, the trip was a clarification of the situation, and that may have been just what he had been in need of. Provided there is no great danger it is usually better to proceed.

 

Traditional text:

Line 3 means:

       No level without a slope. No going without returning.

      He who perseveres in danger

       Is without guilt.

       Do not complain about this truth;

       Enjoy the happiness you still have.

 

 The traditional text for this line is quite accurate.

 

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