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“...but she never wanted to be in a relationship ever again. Because relationships were the worst. So many obligations. So many compromises. So many arguments. Someone always got destroyed in the end. Sometimes everyone got destroyed in the end.” quote by Jami Attenberg
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““...but she never wanted to be in a relationship ever again. Because relationships were the worst. So many obligations. So many compromises. So many arguments. Someone always got destroyed in the end. Sometimes everyone got destroyed in the end.””

Jami Attenberg

About This Quote

Source Novel: The New Me by Jami Attenberg, 2014

The narrator rejects relationships due to perceived burdens, highlighting fear of loss and desire for independence.

In simple terms: She sees relationships as painful and limiting.

Key Takeaway

Consider the costs and benefits of intimacy.

Themes

relationships freedom fear

Mood

cynical introspective

Type

literary personal

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • friendship
  • family counseling
  • personal reflection
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

commitment vulnerability self‑preservation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fears drive your view of relationships?
  • Can intimacy coexist with independence?
A Different Perspective

It ignores the potential growth and support relationships can provide.

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