--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I've thought about it more than a…" description: "\"I've thought about it more than a thousand times. It was a thousand times worse, so I suppressed it, I suppressed it to death. The moment that I heard ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/097/yoon-sang-hyun-87936_avoiding_i-ve-thought-about-it-more-than-a-thousa_1847269.jpg" --- # I've thought about it more than a thousand times. It was a… ![“I've thought about it more than a thousand times. It was a thousand times worse, so I suppressed it, I suppressed it to death. The moment that I heard that Meahri was leaving, I thought the world was ending because at that moment, I was full of regret. I was avoiding, not thinking, and pretending…” quote by Yoon Sang-hyun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/097/yoon-sang-hyun-87936_avoiding_i-ve-thought-about-it-more-than-a-thousa_1847269.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/097/yoon-sang-hyun-87936_avoiding_i-ve-thought-about-it-more-than-a-thousa_1847269.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/097/yoon-sang-hyun-87936_avoiding_i-ve-thought-about-it-more-than-a-thousa_1847269.jpg) > “I've thought about it more than a thousand times. It was a thousand times worse, so I suppressed it, I suppressed it to death. The moment that I heard that Meahri was leaving, I thought the world was ending because at that moment, I was full of regret. I was avoiding, not thinking, and pretending it wasn't what my heart was hoping for earlier. I'm sorry, because I've made Meahri cry so many times. I'll do well. I'll take care of her forever. Tae-sang, this is my first and last request of you. Just this once, forgive me.” Yoon Sang-hyun ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A speaker confesses deep regret over past actions, fearing loss and seeking forgiveness, while promising lifelong care. **In simple terms:** Regret and a plea for forgiveness. Key Takeaway Acknowledge regret, seek forgiveness, commit to care. Themes regret forgiveness commitment love loss Mood sorrowful hopeful determined Type apology confessional dramatic When to use this quote - confession to a loved one - apology to a partner - promise of lifelong support Key Concepts emotional honesty personal responsibility relationship dynamics Questions to Reflect On - What steps can you take to truly make amends? - How can you prevent repeating the same mistakes? 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