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The quote says breakups are painful for most people, but they can be especially damaging for someone who feels strongly dependent on love. It frames that kind of attachment as something that makes separation feel overwhelming and disabling.
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Originally said in English.
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About Alanis Morissette
Canadian and American singer-songwriter
Alanis Morissette is a Canadian and American singer-songwriter known for her influential 1990s work and her intensely personal style. She became widely known for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice and confessional songwriting, and has been called the “Queen of Alt-Rock Angst”. Her recordings have sold more than 60 million copies worldwide. Her honors include seven Grammy Awards, a Brit Award, 14 Juno Awards, and nominations for two Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award. She was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2005 and into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2026.
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