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However, upon closer examination, it reveals a profound paradox: Betty Ford is highlighting the fragility of friendships during periods of significant transition, such as adolescence, when priorities are fluid and identity is still forming. This quote suggests that even those we consider close friends can be disposable in times of crisis or transformation.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced professional landscape, this insight encourages individuals to cultivate a more realistic understanding of their relationships. Rather than placing an undue burden on friendships, professionals should prioritize building flexible networks that adapt to changing circumstances and needs.",{"id":73,"quote_text":74,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":75,"source":76,"quote_tag":77,"commentary":9},2885669,"What man could afford to pay for all the things a wife does, when she’s a cook, a mistress, a chauffeur, a nurse, a baby-sitter? 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