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Good thing Quote by Kris Kidd

“I think it’s pretty common to hold onto people, to bribe them with things, say, a body, in the hopes of keeping them from leaving you. I don’t think it’s uncommon to invert such behaviors, to become something unlovable, in an effort to speed up the process of the inevitable. Fighting is an…” quote by Kris Kidd
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““I think it’s pretty common to hold onto people, to bribe them with things, say, a body, in the hopes of keeping them from leaving you. I don’t think it’s uncommon to invert such behaviors, to become something unlovable, in an effort to speed up the process of the inevitable. Fighting is an instinct. So is running. Everybody knows how to destroy a good thing. It’s easy.””

Kris Kidd

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast “Heart Talk”, 2023

People often cling to relationships out of fear, yet sometimes they sabotage them to avoid pain, revealing a paradox of love and self‑preservation.

In simple terms: Clinging vs. pushing away.

Key Takeaway

Balance attachment and freedom.

Themes

relationships fear self‑sabotage

Mood

cautionary introspective

Type

psychological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • breakups
  • relationship counseling
  • personal boundaries

Key Concepts

attachment theory psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we push loved ones away?
  • What healthier ways to cope with loss?
A Different Perspective

Self‑sabotage can be destructive; not all endings are healthy.

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