Bags Quote by Lauren Conrad
“Boys are like purses. You're always gonna have that one boy that you're always comfortable with and you know you'll always kind of like. That's your purse that you wear everywhere. Then you have that gorgeous bag that you want everyone to see you with but the gorgeous bag is usually an asshole or costs a lot of money. Then you have those other purses that you really like but you really don't want to be seen with”
About This Quote
Source TV: The Hills, 2006‑2008
Comparing relationships to bags, the quote suggests we have a reliable, comfortable partner, a flashy but problematic one, and others we like but keep hidden.
In simple terms: People are like bags: some are reliable, some are flashy but troublesome, others are liked but hidden.
Key Takeaway
Choose partners wisely, value reliability over flash.
Themes
relationships
trust
appearance
value
choice
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- dating
- friendship
- social circles
- public image
Key Concepts
social dynamics
attachment theory
self‑presentation
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you prioritize comfort or status in relationships?
- How do you handle the “flashy” people in your life?
A Different Perspective
Flashy partners may cause conflict or financial strain.
![“I felt bad about myself because certain people were relentlessly attacking me and my reputation. My mom kept saying 'Let it go, Lauren, It doesn't matter' ... [I] realized I had to stop worrying about what other people think. The next day I got a tattoo on my lower back that says 'sticks and…” quote by Lauren Conrad](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aad/lauren-conrad-1588_attacking_i-felt-bad-about-myself-because-certain_166995.jpg)
