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“I won't consider getting horizontal with someone I can barely tolerate when we're vertical.” quote by Nora Roberts
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“I won't consider getting horizontal with someone I can barely tolerate when we're vertical.”

Nora Roberts

About This Quote

Source Novel: Untamed by Nora Roberts, 1999

Avoid intimate closeness with someone you barely tolerate; keep relationships at a comfortable distance.

In simple terms: Don't get close to those you can't stand.

Key Takeaway

Maintain healthy boundaries.

Themes

relationships boundaries compatibility

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

advice conversational

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • workplace interactions
  • family gatherings

Key Concepts

Interpersonal dynamics emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it worth reassessing tolerance?
  • Can distance become intimacy?
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