She needed his gentle hands and quiet tears, his lies and his affection. And so she pretended to believe that he really did need her
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She relied on his comfort and affection enough to overlook his lies and pretend he needed her.
- In plain terms
- She pretended to believe his lies because she needed his care.
- What can you take from it?
- Neediness can make people ignore red flags.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What lies do you tell yourself to feel safe?
- How do you handle needing someone?
Another view
Sometimes comfort is all someone can manage in pain.
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