Intimacies between women often go backwards, beginning in revelations and ending in small talk, without loss of esteem.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Close relationships between women often start with deep sharing and end with casual conversation, yet respect remains.
- In plain terms
- Friendships can move from deep talks to small talk without losing respect.
- What can you take from it?
- Deep bonds do not require constant deep conversation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does small talk threaten deep friendship?
- How do relationships change over time?
Another view
Some friendships may lose respect if intimacy fades too much.
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