Tenderness is the attempt to create a tiny artificial space in which it is mutually agreed that each will treat the other like a child.
Tenderness, as described by Milan Kundera in "Life is Elsewhere," is the effort to establish a small, shared space where both individuals agree to treat each other with care and affection, akin to how one would treat a child. This concept highlights the vulnerability and nurturing aspects of relationships, suggesting that tenderness allows for a deeper emotional connection.
The idea of creating an artificial space emphasizes the intentionality behind such interactions....
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