Ask me Quote by Drew Barrymore
“Great dad. Yeah, he would ask me for money on birthdays and, you know, inappropriate times. And I just wrote him off like, 'You're not a father.' I just learned you cannot emotionally invest in people who are not attainable.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2020 interview with Drew Barrymore, 2020
She learned that emotional investment should be reserved for those who are emotionally accessible and reciprocal.
In simple terms: Invest emotionally only in people who can reciprocate.
Key Takeaway
Guard your emotions and set healthy boundaries.
Themes
boundaries
emotional health
relationships
Mood
cautious
empathetic
Type
advice
personal
When to use this quote
- family dynamics
- friendships
- financial requests
- personal growth
Key Concepts
attachment theory
self-care
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it appropriate to invest emotionally despite difficulty?
- How can you protect yourself without becoming detached?
A Different Perspective
It may discourage empathy toward difficult people.
