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“I would say our social relationships are relatively shallow. We are actually afraid to be intimate, with people - many people even with their wives and husbands.” quote by Erich Fromm
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“I would say our social relationships are relatively shallow. We are actually afraid to be intimate, with people - many people even with their wives and husbands.”

Erich Fromm

About This Quote

Source Book: The Art of Loving, 1956

Notes that modern relationships are often superficial, with intimacy feared even among spouses.

In simple terms: People avoid deep connections.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate genuine intimacy.

Themes

intimacy fear shallow relationships

Mood

thoughtful somber

Type

philosophical psychological

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • friendships
  • therapy sessions

Key Concepts

Existential psychology social alienation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we fear closeness?
  • How can we safely deepen bonds?
A Different Perspective

Fear of intimacy can stem from cultural conditioning.

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