The more I think of you the less I think of you.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A contradiction expressing decreasing positive feelings.
- In plain terms
- Thinking more about you makes me like you less.
- What can you take from it?
- Overthinking can reduce affection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does thinking less help?
Another view
It is dismissive of genuine connection.
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