That's right, hide from me, that's mature of you. Don't face up to anything. Isn't that what your life in this house is all about? Hiding!
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
Putting it to work
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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