--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Sometimes I just say that am in a…" description: "\"Sometimes I just say that am in a relationship because usualy, the alternative is too damn depressing\" — Aruho Marwin Machiaveli" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/530/aruho-marwin-machiaveli-15865_depressing_sometimes-i-just-say-that-am-in-a-relati_2854209.jpg" --- # Sometimes I just say that am in a relationship because… ![“Sometimes I just say that am in a relationship because usualy, the alternative is too damn depressing” quote by Aruho Marwin Machiaveli](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/530/aruho-marwin-machiaveli-15865_depressing_sometimes-i-just-say-that-am-in-a-relati_2854209.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/530/aruho-marwin-machiaveli-15865_depressing_sometimes-i-just-say-that-am-in-a-relati_2854209.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/530/aruho-marwin-machiaveli-15865_depressing_sometimes-i-just-say-that-am-in-a-relati_2854209.jpg) > “Sometimes I just say that am in a relationship because usualy, the alternative is too damn depressing” Aruho Marwin Machiaveli ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker suggests staying in a relationship to avoid an even worse emotional state. **In simple terms:** Staying together to avoid feeling worse alone. Key Takeaway Consider why you fear being single. Themes relationships loneliness emotional coping Mood melancholy reflective Type personal relationship When to use this quote - breakups - dating - mental health - self‑reflection Key Concepts dependency avoidance psychology Questions to Reflect On - What makes the alternative feel so bleak? - Can you find fulfillment outside a partnership? 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