Try any goddam thing you like, no matter how boringly normal or outrageous. If it works, fine. If it doesn't, toss it. Toss it even if you love it.
Stephen KingRead
Like some dogs: kick them once and they never trust you again, no matter how nice you are to them.
Interpretation
Trust, once broken, is difficult to restore in relationships.
This quote by Stephen King highlights the fragility of trust, emphasizing that a single act of betrayal or harm can permanently damage the bond between individuals. It suggests that, similar to certain dogs who become wary after being mistreated, people can also build a wall around themselves after experiencing distrust, making it challenging to reestablish a connection no matter the intentions afterwards.
In practice
During a discussion on trust issues in relationships.
Try any goddam thing you like, no matter how boringly normal or outrageous. If it works, fine. If it doesn't, toss it. Toss it even if you love it.
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