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Dream Quote by Jarod Kintz

“I had a dream about you. The king decreed we could only speak one word, and that word would be assigned to us. Your word was hello, and my word was goodbye. You made me happy, and I made you sad. Or so I thought. Turns out you rather liked me telling you goodbye. You just wished I didn’t keep…” quote by Jarod Kintz
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““I had a dream about you. The king decreed we could only speak one word, and that word would be assigned to us. Your word was hello, and my word was goodbye. You made me happy, and I made you sad. Or so I thought. Turns out you rather liked me telling you goodbye. You just wished I didn’t keep saying it. You thought one time was good enough and that after that I should never speak to you again.””

Jarod Kintz

About This Quote

Source Short story: Unpublished narrative, 2023

A metaphorical dream about limited speech reveals how repeated fare can become a source of pain rather than comfort.

In simple terms: Repeated goodbyes can hurt more than help.

Key Takeaway

Choose words that build, not break.

Themes

communication relationships boundaries

Mood

introspective melancholic

Type

narrative emotional

When to use this quote

  • breakups
  • friendships
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

psychology attachment closure

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance honesty with sensitivity?
  • When is silence kinder?
A Different Perspective

Assuming one word can define a relationship is simplistic.

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