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Sex alleviates tension. Love causes it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Sex can relieve stress, while love often brings emotional complications.
This quote by Woody Allen humorously contrasts the physical relief that sex can provide with the emotional stress that love can sometimes introduce into our lives. It suggests that while sex can serve as a release for tension, love often creates a different set of challenges and emotional turmoil.
Themes
SexLoveTensionRelationshipsEmotions
In practice
Example use cases
A therapist might use this quote to illustrate the complexities of love and relationships.
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