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What does it mean?
She feared the seriousness of her partner's arrest in Japan more as time passed.
In plain terms
She got more scared the longer he stayed in jail.
What can you take from it?
Time increases anxiety in uncertainty.

Where it applies

  • dealing with legal issues
  • waiting for news

Putting it to work

  • managing anxiety
  • supporting arrested loved ones

Questions to consider

  • How does waiting affect your fear?
  • How do you support someone in trouble?

Another view

It overlooks the relief if things turn out well.

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