Don't be so amazing or I'll miss you too much.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being too perfect makes the speaker feel distant or missed.
- In plain terms
- Don't be too perfect or I might miss you more.
- What can you take from it?
- Flaws make people more relatable and connected.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does being perfect hurt your friendships?
- What makes someone real to you?
Another view
It frames affection as dependent on imperfection.
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