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“I had found out in that glittering corridor off the ballroom that being with him could be more painful than being away from him.” quote by Dodie Smith
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““I had found out in that glittering corridor off the ballroom that being with him could be more painful than being away from him.””

Dodie Smith

About This Quote

Source Novel: I Capture the Castle, 1948

Being with someone can be more painful than being apart

In simple terms: Being together may hurt more than separation

Key Takeaway

Assess emotional cost of relationships

Themes

love pain conflict

Mood

melancholic thoughtful

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • romantic partnership
  • family ties
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

emotional paradox relationship dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes closeness painful?
  • Can distance be healthier?
A Different Perspective

Painful closeness may signal deeper issues

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