The phrase hedgehog's dilemma refers to the notion that:
(1) The closer two beings come to one another in a relationship, the more likely it might be for them to inflict psychological pain on each other
(2) Yet if they remain apart, they each might feel the roughly-equivalent (psychological) pain of loneliness.
This notion comes from the conjecture that hedgehogs, with sharp spines on their backs, might hurt each other if they get too close. It is a character trait believed to be possessed by some individuals, in real life as well as in works of fiction, sometimes causing anti-social behaviours, often allegedly caused by an unpleasant past experience of intimate relationships. A person who suffers from the hedgehog's dilemma will usually avoid becoming too close or involved with someone, due to fear of another similar, possibly painful, experience, such as they had experienced in the past.
(1) The closer two beings come to one another in a relationship, the more likely it might be for them to inflict psychological pain on each other
(2) Yet if they remain apart, they each might feel the roughly-equivalent (psychological) pain of loneliness.
This notion comes from the conjecture that hedgehogs, with sharp spines on their backs, might hurt each other if they get too close. It is a character trait believed to be possessed by some individuals, in real life as well as in works of fiction, sometimes causing anti-social behaviours, often allegedly caused by an unpleasant past experience of intimate relationships. A person who suffers from the hedgehog's dilemma will usually avoid becoming too close or involved with someone, due to fear of another similar, possibly painful, experience, such as they had experienced in the past.
Porcupines are a better example of the hedgehog's dilemma due to their commonly known dangerously sharp spines. As you can imagine, getting too close to them will provoke them and might force a few spines in you in self defense.
by amachi February 16, 2008
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"hey bro you know I love you but that joke about homeless people was super hedgy"
"you're right bro thanks for checking me on that. cruelty to homeless people does reenforce unjust hegemonic power structures, and that's not being a good bro to my fellow humans."
"you're right bro thanks for checking me on that. cruelty to homeless people does reenforce unjust hegemonic power structures, and that's not being a good bro to my fellow humans."
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"You ever heard of that badass Chase Hedges, man, he's naturally tough. I wish I could be a Chase Hedges."
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Example: Have you heard the new Self Insert song? Sebastian Hedge goes off
Example 2: Have you heard Sebastian Hedge's crazy ass drumming?
Example 2: Have you heard Sebastian Hedge's crazy ass drumming?
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Devoting one's life is to pleasure seeking.
Devoted to the pursuit of physical sensations, which are pleasurable, often sexual.
Devoting one's life is to pleasure seeking.
Devoted to the pursuit of physical sensations, which are pleasurable, often sexual.
My hedonistic tendencies surface when I'm with you in bed. Do it to me baby. Oh, oh, oh make me feel good. Pleasure me please please please, please me. Don't stop now. Give it to me. Fulfill all my sexual desires. Fuck me.
by zazz June 28, 2012
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All the previous entries on this page are correct, unless someone dissed him.
All the previous entries on this page are correct, unless someone dissed him.
(I would put a quote here, if i could be bothered. I can, and so I will.)
"My lucky number is four billion. That doesn't come in real handy when you're gambling. 'Come on, four billion! Fuck. Seven. I need more dice.'"
and
"I was at this casino minding my own business, and this guy came up to me and said, "You're gonna have to move, you're blocking a fire exit." As though if there was a fire, I wasn't gonna run. If you're flammible and have legs, you are never blocking a fire exit."
And who could forget...
"On a traffic light yellow means yield, and green means go. On a banana, it's just the opposite, yellow means go ahead, green means stop, and red means, where the fuck did you get that banana at?"
"My lucky number is four billion. That doesn't come in real handy when you're gambling. 'Come on, four billion! Fuck. Seven. I need more dice.'"
and
"I was at this casino minding my own business, and this guy came up to me and said, "You're gonna have to move, you're blocking a fire exit." As though if there was a fire, I wasn't gonna run. If you're flammible and have legs, you are never blocking a fire exit."
And who could forget...
"On a traffic light yellow means yield, and green means go. On a banana, it's just the opposite, yellow means go ahead, green means stop, and red means, where the fuck did you get that banana at?"
by Twalger April 29, 2005
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Hedayati are a clan out of the oldest city in the world Hekmataneh currently called Hamedan out of old Persia now called Iran.
They are known for their smarts, leadership skills, kind heartedness, good will, and high education. Good looking and intelligent is an easy way to hope that you have ran in to a Hedayati.
Hedayati are a clan out of the oldest city in the world Hekmataneh currently called Hamedan out of old Persia now called Iran.
They are known for their smarts, leadership skills, kind heartedness, good will, and high education. Good looking and intelligent is an easy way to hope that you have ran in to a Hedayati.
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