It's certain that, when hearing from any of those people the story of their sexual marathons, a vague suspicion pervades us, at about the seventh deflowering.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stories of sexual conquests often make listeners suspicious or bored.
- In plain terms
- When people brag about sex, others get suspicious after a while.
- What can you take from it?
- Bragging about intimate details often undermines the storyteller.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people share such stories?
- Is sexual history private?
Another view
Some people share these stories to connect rather than brag.
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