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One shouldn’t be too hard on oneself when the object of one’s affection returns the favor with rather less enthusiasm than one might have hoped.
— The Object of My Affection ‧ 1998
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Rodney Fraser offers a gentle, wry consolation. If the person you adore feels less than you hoped, it isn't a reason to blame yourself. The polite, roundabout phrasing makes the sting of mismatched feelings sound almost gracious.
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