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What does it mean?
The speaker expresses a desire for mutual identity swapping or deep partnership with Toklas.
In plain terms
I want to be you if you will be me.
What can you take from it?
Close relationships often involve sharing identities.

Where it applies

  • romantic relationships
  • close friendships
  • collaborations

Putting it to work

  • embrace shared identity
  • support partner's goals

Questions to consider

  • How much of yourself do you share with others?
  • Can love make people identical?

Another view

Complete identity swapping is impossible in reality.

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