These metaphors, both at a personal and societal level, help us understand the complex dynamics of human relationships.
So next time you use words like :
remember the architectural foundation behind these phrases.
Have you ever wondered why we use spatial metaphors when talking about social relationships?
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Some friends are ‘close’– others are ‘distant’. But our spatial descriptions of social life are more than just metaphors.
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