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“Come to close?No one wants to come to close.If it's done for them,they accept it,even while they condemn it.Why not?But no one wants to know what it's like.Turn a blind eye.Maybe it will go away.” quote by Iris Johansen
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“Come to close?No one wants to come to close.If it's done for them,they accept it,even while they condemn it.Why not?But no one wants to know what it's like.Turn a blind eye.Maybe it will go away.”

Iris Johansen

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

People avoid intimacy and truth, preferring denial over confronting reality.

In simple terms: People avoid closeness and truth.

Key Takeaway

Face reality, seek honest connections.

Themes

intimacy denial truth avoidance

Mood

reflective somber

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal growth
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

psychology human behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you avoiding?
  • How does denial affect your relationships?
A Different Perspective

Denial can lead to unresolved issues and resentment.

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