If you go, I'll let the law know, And they'll head you off when you touch the ground. Ooh, please, don't go through with this. I don't like the sound of it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A plea to stop someone from leaving, threatening consequences if they go.
- In plain terms
- Don't leave or I will tell the law to stop you.
- What can you take from it?
- Fear of loss can lead to controlling behavior.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle goodbye?
- What stops you from leaving?
Another view
Threats usually damage relationships further.
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