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![“[We] eventually joked about the pedestal he put me on during our first years together, and I know my falling off it drew us closer. Pedestals separate. They create imbalances. ... But the pedestal Scott has placed me on feels so good under my feet. I like the smooth, study foundation of it, the…” quote by Molly Roden Winter](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/4d0/molly-roden-winter-264140_open-marriage_we-eventually-joked-about-the-pedestal-h_1539172.jpg)
““[We] eventually joked about the pedestal he put me on during our first years together, and I know my falling off it drew us closer. Pedestals separate. They create imbalances. ... But the pedestal Scott has placed me on feels so good under my feet. I like the smooth, study foundation of it, the intoxicating knowledge that I am someone's ideal, someone's vision of perfection.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Pedestals create imbalance; being placed on one can feel ideal yet isolating, reflecting relational dynamics.
In simple terms: Pedestals cause imbalance but can feel ideal.
Key Takeaway
Question the need for idealizing partners.
Themes
relationships
power dynamics
self-esteem
Mood
psychological
philosophical
Type
Open-marriage:0
Pedestal:1
Polyamory:0
Relationships:0
Years together:0
Feels So Good:0
Pedestal Scott:0
Imbalances Pedestal:0
Pedestals Separate:0
Joked Pedestal:0
When to use this quote
- romantic partnership
- polyamory
- self-reflection
- null
Key Concepts
idealization
imbalance
Questions to Reflect On
- reflective
- introspective
A Different Perspective
Does being on a pedestal hinder authenticity?;Can it be healthy?