Baggage Quote by Kate Kae Myers
““Jocelyn: 'I've dated a few nice boys. Though if things got serious, I ended it. I didn't want to involve some poor guy in all the stuff I was carrying around.' Noah: 'Excess baggage, you mean?' Jocelyn: 'More like three suitcases, a couple of steamer trunks, and a carry-on.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “Excess Baggage” by Kate Kae Myers, 2019
Jocelyn avoids deep relationships, fearing she would burden a partner with her emotional baggage.
In simple terms: She fears hurting a partner with her past.
Key Takeaway
Address personal issues before seeking intimacy.
Themes
relationships
self‑awareness
emotional health
commitment
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
advice
conversational
When to use this quote
- dating
- therapy
- friendship
Key Concepts
attachment theory
self‑sabotage
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotional baggage do you carry?
- How can you heal before sharing love?
A Different Perspective
She may be using excuses rather than confronting inner work.
