When you say that you are fine, it means that you are okay. However, this word is extremely common and everyone is used to saying it even when things are not going well. People will say they are fine while fighting back tears, when their home is about to be taken away, or when they are going through a terrible divorce.
Most people are used to covering what's really going on with them by simply saying that they are fine. It's like a show of strength to say that you are doing okay when you are almost breaking apart. Sometimes people don't want to worry the other person.
Or maybe they don't want to talk about their problems with everyone that asks. So instead of going into details about how much they had invested in their relationship that just ended, they will say that they are fine and things are going on well.
That's commendable. It's okay to be strong. It's okay to face adversity with a straight face. It's also okay not to share your deep details with everyone. However, when the people who care about you come around, it's never okay to hide it from them too. A problem shared is a problem half solved.
When you talk about the pain you are undergoing with someone who loves you, it feels much lighter. It's like blowing off steam. Even if they are not able to fix things, talking about how hurt, angry, disappointed, or regretful you are helps a lot.
Our fine quotes remind you that everything is going to be fine in the end because things always get better. You don't have to be ‘fine' to the people who care about you. You can go ahead and be ‘not okay' with them because they care about your well-being.


























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