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What does it mean?
A character wonders if someone can be blamed for feeling relieved they don't have to choose between two options.
In plain terms
Can you blame someone for being happy they get to have both options instead of choosing one?
What can you take from it?
Relief comes from avoiding difficult choices when both options seem desirable.

Where it applies

  • making decisions
  • weighing options
  • romantic situations

Putting it to work

  • recognize relief
  • evaluate desires
  • avoid regret

Questions to consider

  • Do you fear making the wrong choice?
  • Is it okay to want everything?

Another view

It assumes having both is always better than making a hard choice.

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