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What does it mean?
A couple shares a private world of music and language, and she supports him when others mock his dreams.
In plain terms
He speaks in made-up languages and she understands him, protecting him from people who laugh at his dreams.
What can you take from it?
Partners can validate each other's unique visions.

Where it applies

  • creative partnerships
  • marriage
  • friendship

Putting it to work

  • listening actively
  • validating dreams
  • protecting loved ones

Questions to consider

  • Who validates your dreams?
  • How do you support a partner's imagination?

Another view

Escapism might avoid dealing with real-world issues.

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