am discovering her pretenses. She is always smiling, gay, but underneath she feels unreal, remote, detached from experience. She acts as if she were asleep. She is trying to awaken by falling into bed with anyone who invites her.

πŸ“– Anais Nin

🌍 American  |  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Author

πŸŽ‚ February 21, 1903  β€“  ⚰️ January 14, 1977
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The speaker observes a woman who presents a facade of happiness and cheerfulness, masking deeper feelings of alienation and disconnection from her true self. Despite her outwardly joyful demeanor, there is a sense that she is not fully present in her own life, as if she is merely going through the motions.

This detachment leads her to seek intimacy and connection in impulsive ways, perhaps hoping that physical relationships will bring her some sense of awakening or fulfillment. Through her interactions, she reveals a struggle between her outward appearance and her inner reality, highlighting the complexities of human emotions and the pursuit of genuine connection in a superficial world.

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