--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We tell each other everything. You take…" description: "\"“We tell each other everything. You take the rap for bad things I do, we have this amazing time together and then all day in classes you ignore me like..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/172/dawn-o-porter-3478_bad-thing_we-tell-each-other-everything-you-take-t_1373084.jpg" --- # We tell each other everything. You take the rap for bad… ![“We tell each other everything. You take the rap for bad things I do, we have this amazing time together and then all day in classes you ignore me like I don't exist. And I have to watch you and Sally together, and you licking her arse and not telling her about me. And when she says something mean…” quote by Dawn O'Porter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/172/dawn-o-porter-3478_bad-thing_we-tell-each-other-everything-you-take-t_1373084.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/172/dawn-o-porter-3478_bad-thing_we-tell-each-other-everything-you-take-t_1373084.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/172/dawn-o-porter-3478_bad-thing_we-tell-each-other-everything-you-take-t_1373084.jpg) > ““We tell each other everything. You take the rap for bad things I do, we have this amazing time together and then all day in classes you ignore me like I don't exist. And I have to watch you and Sally together, and you licking her arse and not telling her about me. And when she says something mean to me you just stand there. I don't even answer back like I used to, I take it and you just stand there and let her speak to me the way she does. What about the fact that I am your best friend now? How do you think that feels, Flo? It feels HORRIBLE, that is how it feels. HORRIBLE.' I leave her standing in the rain. I deliberately go slowly so she can catch me up, but she doesn’t. I get all the way home and she never comes after me.”” [Dawn O'Porter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dawn-o-porter/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Feelings of neglect and betrayal arise when communication breaks and emotional support is absent. **In simple terms:** Neglect and betrayal hurt. Key Takeaway Address communication gaps. Themes friendship betrayal communication loneliness Mood hurt conflicted Type reflective emotional When to use this quote - romantic relationships - friendships - family dynamics - workplace teams Key Concepts emotional intelligence boundary setting trust Questions to Reflect On - What needs to be said to heal? - How can you set healthier boundaries? 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