All this fuss about sleeping together. For physical pleasure I'd sooner go to my dentist any day.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker dismisses romanticized physical intimacy, preferring professional dental work for physical pleasure.
- In plain terms
- Sex is overhyped; go to the dentist instead.
- What can you take from it?
- Don't idealize physical intimacy too much.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you value in relationships?
- Is intimacy overrated?
Another view
Physical connection can be emotionally meaningful.
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