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About this quote

What does it mean?
Accusing someone of being immature by hiding from problems instead of facing them.
In plain terms
Hiding from problems is immature and avoids responsibility.
What can you take from it?
Avoiding problems is a sign of immaturity.

Where it applies

  • family arguments
  • workplace issues
  • relationships

Putting it to work

  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth

Questions to consider

  • When is avoidance useful?
  • How do you confront difficult truths?

Another view

Sometimes avoidance is a temporary coping mechanism.

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