Beats Quote by Mallory Ortberg
“I don't think unfriending your old crush on Facebook will do much other than remove him from your Facebook feed. Don't beat yourself up over what you dream about; there are a lot worse things that could slip across the transom of your unconscious mind than an old high school crush who was always nice to you.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Unfriending Dilemma” by Mallory Ortberg, 2015
Removing a former crush from social media may relieve surface irritation but doesn't resolve deeper emotional patterns or subconscious fantasies.
In simple terms: Unfriending a crush only clears the feed, not the mind.
Key Takeaway
Address underlying feelings, not just the feed.
Themes
self‑awareness
emotional health
digital habits
Mood
reflective
calm
thoughtful
Type
advice
psychological
reflective
When to use this quote
- online dating
- therapy sessions
- journaling
- mindful scrolling
Key Concepts
psychology
unconscious bias
social media hygiene
Questions to Reflect On
- What subconscious narratives does this crush represent?
- How can you process lingering feelings without digital avoidance?
A Different Perspective
Superficial actions can distract from deeper work needed to change mental habits.
