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Open-marriage Quote by Molly Roden Winter

“[We] eventually joked about the pedestal he put me on during our first years together, and I know my falling off it drew us closer. Pedestals separate. They create imbalances. ... But the pedestal Scott has placed me on feels so good under my feet. I like the smooth, study foundation of it, the…” quote by Molly Roden Winter
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““[We] eventually joked about the pedestal he put me on during our first years together, and I know my falling off it drew us closer. Pedestals separate. They create imbalances. ... But the pedestal Scott has placed me on feels so good under my feet. I like the smooth, study foundation of it, the intoxicating knowledge that I am someone's ideal, someone's vision of perfection.””

Molly Roden Winter

About This Quote

Pedestals create imbalance; being placed on one can feel ideal yet isolating, reflecting relational dynamics.

In simple terms: Pedestals cause imbalance but can feel ideal.

Key Takeaway

Question the need for idealizing partners.

Themes

relationships power dynamics self-esteem

Mood

psychological philosophical

Type

Open-marriage:0 Pedestal:1 Polyamory:0 Relationships:0 Years together:0 Feels So Good:0 Pedestal Scott:0 Imbalances Pedestal:0 Pedestals Separate:0 Joked Pedestal:0

When to use this quote

  • romantic partnership
  • polyamory
  • self-reflection
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Key Concepts

idealization imbalance

Questions to Reflect On

  • reflective
  • introspective
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