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Dear life Quote by Brock Cole

“It would probably be best if they were separated, anyway," Margo continued. "They're feeling very close now, but it's an abnormal situation. They might be developing a dependency which would interfere with their resocialization later." She sounded like a textbook on child psychology that Maddy had…” quote by Brock Cole
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““It would probably be best if they were separated, anyway," Margo continued. "They're feeling very close now, but it's an abnormal situation. They might be developing a dependency which would interfere with their resocialization later." She sounded like a textbook on child psychology that Maddy had once read. Reasonable, and yet somehow wrong. Maddy's own intuition was that if you found someone you liked and trusted, you held on for dear life.””

Brock Cole

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Unlikely Pair, 2023

A character worries that close bonds may create dependence, hindering future social reintegration, while another feels deep trust is essential.

In simple terms: Close bonds can both help and hinder later growth.

Key Takeaway

Balance trust with independence.

Themes

trust dependency resocialization intuition

Mood

conflicted thoughtful

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • rehabilitation programs
  • friendship building
  • team projects
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

psychology relationship dynamics attachment theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you foster healthy interdependence?
  • When is dependence a sign of strength?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on independence may ignore the value of supportive connections.

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