these women obviously don’t understand what a layoff and market being subsumed by automation actually means

@somepony_you_know  
It’s not.  
Thinking a career will fulfill you more than another person is simply backward

Whether you like Lady Gaga or not, you have to admit that this is an inspiring quote.

This statement does not imply that you should have only one of those things.
 
You can have a couple and a career, or dreams to chase or whatever you wish. But you shouldn’t sacrifice such a big part of your life for a couple.
 
Why? Because if you have to sacrifice it for your partner, then clearly that person is not the most appropiate to you. Both members of a couple shouldn’t need to sacrifice or concede anything, their lifes should run along smoothly and effortlessly.
 
Marriage and even simply having the same partner for life is unnatural, people grows tired of it and leave, because they usually stick with an “ok partner”, not with someone that is really OK for them.

@Background Pony  
OP here! I must confess, I have never been much of one for the whole “Journey > Destination” thing, seeing as that concept only has any value if you reach the destination. After all, a journey with no destination is, at best, wandering aimlessly, which is little better than being removed from the here and now, and at worst, a perfect manifestation of despair.
 
As for the partner thing…I don’t necessarily disagree, but there are precious few pains worse than being dumped by someone you thought you loved. Remember that.
 
@Whatevs  
“This means something. This is important.”

But look, honestly, this is horrible advice. You don’t let your dreams control you in the sense of focusing on the destination. Focus on the journey. See the here and now.
 
And understand that it’s not about “chasing” a partner. When you find the right one for you, it will make you stronger– complete you, bring you new ideas, help you be more confident, and overall make your journey a more interesting one.
 
/ end opinions

@Jackarunda  
I’m actually more confused by your earlier statement.
 
To shift suddenly to the “u mad” tactic is rather funny.

if, On the other hand this advice came from rarity, id have no trouble accepting it.

@Hoobler847  
Even a broken clock is right twice a day.
 
@BP  
Calm bro, didn’t mean to hurt your feelings.

I’m actually fairly annoyed that Gaga would even say this.
 
Then again, this is the singer who thinks that her wearing a dress made out of meat is a meaningful protest against the military preferring that homosexuals don’t join.

Something even slightly sensical coming from the mouth of that wackjob piece of trash? Eh, most likely a fluke.

>advice  
>from Lady Gaga
 
Sweet Jesus, NO

@Jackarunda  
Was that supposed to be clever?

hey, now i’m all for being an intelligent, independent individual
 
but when you’re taking life advice from lady gaga
 
…
 
yeah nevermind. Knock yourself out

Except Rarity does want to get married.  
And she wouldn’t find the wisdom of Gaga to be at all impressive.
 
Unless you happen to be doing something that you love like Rarity and Gaga, then it will provide little comfort.
 
And finally, Gaga seems to be implying that men initiate divorce. Other way around for the most part.