Amy Dickinson Quotes

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• A threat is a promise followed by a consequence.
• Absence really can make the heart grow fonder, even when the [man's] feet wander.
• All promises are empty - until they are fulfilled.
• Almost any group of three is going to form a triangle, with two points closer to one another.
• Ask 10 people about their family relationships and at least five of them will report an estrangement.
• Attraction happens when you feel important, valued, appreciated and wanted.
• Being alone is almost always preferable to being with the wrong person.
• Being inclusive sometimes means being kind toward people whose views are repugnant. But you should only do so if it is physically and emotionally safe…
• Boredom has an important function, because pushing through it can unleash creativity.
• Bullies often act out by marshaling aggression to cover up for insecurity.
• Bullies never want to acknowledge their own actions. They want to move through life without reflection or apology.
• Climb aboard life's elevator, hit the "up" button, and see where it takes you.
• Couples who have been together for a long time say the key to staying together is to work as a team toward the greater good,…
• Do not make your current partner pay for the crimes and misdemeanors of your previous partners.
• "Don't be stupid!" is excellent advice.
• Friends tell each other the truth, and then friends stick around for the aftermath.
• Friendships can survive after massive disappointment, but only if both parties are honest with one another.
• Groveling for connection from someone who compares you to Hitler is not good for a person's self-esteem.
• Have you ever noticed how bored people are also boring?
• He sounds like someone who might best be loved from a distance.

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