Quote by Emily Giffin

I know that the problem isn't the dream per se. It was the way I felt afterward, once awake.

I know that the problem isn't the dream per se. It was the w

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This quote suggests that the speaker's problem does not lie with the dream itself, but rather with the emotions they experience upon waking up from the dream. It implies that the feelings that persist after waking, possibly negative or unsettling, are what cause discomfort or concern. The quote highlights the significant impact emotions can have and emphasizes the distinction between dream and waking realities.

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