Source: Folk saying
Plan for the long run; tend the relationship steadily and prepare ahead.
"Raise children against old age, store grain against famine": prepare in advance. Plan for the long term; besides attraction, consider the realities and security of a shared life. Steady effort and preparation make love last.
| Single | Consider long-term outlooks when choosing a partner. |
|---|---|
| Dating | Plan the future together: home, finances, family. |
| Married | Prepare for the long run and be each other's support. |
A folk saying in use since the Yuan and Ming: prepare in advance against future need.
Text: the 100-lot Matchmaker (Yue Lao) oracle used in Taiwan. Most lots quote classical texts; sources were checked against the originals, obvious copying errors corrected, and uncertain sources marked as such.
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