--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I thought you were supposed to be…" description: "\"I thought you were supposed to be pretending I don’t exist, not irritating me to death.\" — Stephenie Meyer" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2bf/stephenie-meyer-91_bella-swan_i-thought-you-were-supposed-to-be-preten_1309967.png" --- # I thought you were supposed to be pretending I don’t… ![“I thought you were supposed to be pretending I don’t exist, not irritating me to death.” quote by Stephenie Meyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2bf/stephenie-meyer-91_bella-swan_i-thought-you-were-supposed-to-be-preten_1309967.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2bf/stephenie-meyer-91_bella-swan_i-thought-you-were-supposed-to-be-preten_1309967.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2bf/stephenie-meyer-91_bella-swan_i-thought-you-were-supposed-to-be-preten_1309967.png) > “I thought you were supposed to be pretending I don’t exist, not irritating me to death.” [Stephenie Meyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephenie-meyer/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker feels ignored, expecting being pretended absent but instead being constantly irritated. **In simple terms:** Feeling ignored and irritated by someone's presence. Key Takeaway Set boundaries with those who cause irritation. Themes communication boundaries frustration expectations Mood frustrated reflective Type personal interpersonal When to use this quote - workplace - family gatherings - online interactions - conflict resolution Key Concepts personal space emotional health Questions to Reflect On - Are your expectations realistic? - How can you communicate discomfort effectively? 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