Feel Quote by Stephanie Klein
““You learn to be friends with someone, get to really know them before you get all excited about the guy. You have to keep it tempered and figure out if you even like him, for who he is, not how he feels about you. I know it's not easy. Believe me, I know. But this thrill you feel.. is probably only there because things are new and uncertain. It's not about him. It's you, caught up in you. Your mind craves anxiety, the good exciting kind and the bad I-can't-function-at-work kind. You need to deprive your body and recognize that your propensity to chase codependency is leading you toward a fat, greasy life of miserable.””
About This Quote
The quote warns that excitement in new relationships often stems from personal anxiety and codependency, not the other person’s qualities.
In simple terms: Excitement is often about your own anxiety, not the other person.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and manage your own anxieties before pursuing relationships.
Themes
relationships
self-awareness
anxiety
codependency
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
advice
self‑help
When to use this quote
- dating
- friendship
- personal growth
- therapy
- self‑care
Key Concepts
psychology
attachment theory
self-regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What patterns of anxiety drive your attraction?
- How can you distinguish excitement from genuine interest?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook genuine connection and over‑emphasize self‑blame.
