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“If he found her, he thought it might be a fine idea to lock the doors and take her mind off work, as ordered. He'd been wondering all night just what she had on under that red dres” quote by Nora Roberts
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““If he found her, he thought it might be a fine idea to lock the doors and take her mind off work, as ordered. He'd been wondering all night just what she had on under that red dres””

Nora Roberts

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Source Novel: Unknown Title, Nora Roberts

A man tries to distract himself by locking doors and focusing on work, hinting at avoidance.

In simple terms: He avoids confronting feelings by locking doors.

Key Takeaway

Recognize avoidance patterns.

Themes

avoidance distraction relationships

Mood

anxious thoughtful

Type

psychological advice

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • work stress
  • personal conflict

Key Concepts

psychological coping boundaries

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you avoiding?
  • How does distraction affect your relationships?
A Different Perspective

Avoidance can worsen underlying issues.

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