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What does it mean?
Mercury admits to falling in love quickly and getting hurt, revealing a soft side beneath a tough exterior.
In plain terms
He is sensitive and gets hurt easily despite acting tough.
What can you take from it?
Protecting a soft heart with a hard shell can still lead to pain.

Where it applies

  • romantic relationships
  • self-presentation
  • emotional recovery

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge vulnerability
  • protect your heart

Questions to consider

  • How do you protect your softness?
  • Why do you wear a mask?

Another view

It assumes a clear divide between public persona and private self.

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