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Excuses Quote by Sibel Hodge

“Why does anyone stay in a relationship that deep down they know isn’t right? You don’t know why until it happens to you. It’s easy to fool yourself. To stuff things under the surface where they can’t hurt you. To persuade yourself it’s all just normal. Make excuses. There’s a fine line between…” quote by Sibel Hodge
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““Why does anyone stay in a relationship that deep down they know isn’t right? You don’t know why until it happens to you. It’s easy to fool yourself. To stuff things under the surface where they can’t hurt you. To persuade yourself it’s all just normal. Make excuses. There’s a fine line between craziness and love.””

Sibel Hodge

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Girl Who Fell From The Sky, 2015

People stay in unhealthy relationships by denying reality, making excuses, and confusing love with madness.

In simple terms: Denial keeps us in bad relationships.

Key Takeaway

Recognize signs, confront truth, and seek healthier paths.

Themes

relationships denial self‑deception

Mood

conflicted hopeful

Type

emotional advice

When to use this quote

  • Therapy
  • friend discussions
  • journaling
  • self‑assessment

Key Concepts

psychology emotional health boundaries

Questions to Reflect On

  • What excuses do you make?
  • How can you differentiate love from obsession?
A Different Perspective

Self‑deception can be comforting yet harmful.

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