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What does it mean?
Landers uses hyperbole to dismiss someone completely.
In plain terms
You definitely do not need this person.
What can you take from it?
Know when to move on.

Where it applies

  • toxic relationships
  • breakups

Putting it to work

  • set boundaries
  • cut ties

Questions to consider

  • How do you handle bad fits?
  • When to walk away?

Another view

It is an insult rather than advice.

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