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They operate at the level of your greatest weakness. Whoever is unfaithful, whoever is more needy, whoever is late, controls the nature of the friendship. You can swing with it or not, but you can’t count on changing it.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nStephen Tobolowsky, an American actor known for his roles in films and television shows such as \"Groundhog Day\" and \"Californication,\" shared these insights about relationships in a 2014 interview with Terry Gross on NPR's \"Fresh Air.\" At the time of the interview, Tobolowsky was reflecting on his personal experiences with relationships, having gone through several marriages and navigating complex friendships.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote highlights a counter-intuitive truth: relationships are not about showcasing our strengths or idealized selves but rather about confronting and accepting our vulnerabilities. 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