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Friends Quote by Judi Hendricks

“Why the hell didn't we just stay friends? That felt reasonably good. We had fun. I could tell him anything. Of course, he never told me very much about himself, but it didn't matter as much then. Now look at us. Throw some sex into the mix and it's like putting too much yeast in bread. It's all…” quote by Judi Hendricks
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““Why the hell didn't we just stay friends? That felt reasonably good. We had fun. I could tell him anything. Of course, he never told me very much about himself, but it didn't matter as much then. Now look at us. Throw some sex into the mix and it's like putting too much yeast in bread. It's all very fizzy and light and wonderful, but then is rises too high and can't support it's own weight and the whole thing falls flat.””

Judi Hendricks

About This Quote

Source Memoir: Relationship reflections, 2018

Friendship without sex felt easy; adding sex creates excitement but destabilizes the relationship.

In simple terms: Sex complicates a simple friendship.

Key Takeaway

Consider the impact before changing relationship dynamics.

Themes

relationships intimacy boundaries

Mood

candid reflective

Type

personal analytical

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • friendship
  • communication
  • therapy

Key Concepts

attachment theory sexual dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the risks of mixing sex and friendship?
  • How can boundaries be maintained?
A Different Perspective

Sex may cause emotional imbalance.

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