> In recovery circles, I’ve heard this described as “going to the hardware store for oranges.” In this case, the hardware store is your parents and the oranges are the love and support you rightfully wish they could give you. Unfortunately, the hardware store simply doesn’t stock oranges. And we save ourselves a world of hurt when we learn to stop going to people for things they aren’t capable of giving us.
I've heard this as trying to get pizza/tacos from a burger joint. Same metaphor. (Although, fair's fair, I do buy candy every time I go to Home Depot. They don't sell oranges. They do sell Reese Sticks.)
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Date: 2024-01-13 03:00 am (UTC)I've heard this as trying to get pizza/tacos from a burger joint. Same metaphor. (Although, fair's fair, I do buy candy every time I go to Home Depot. They don't sell oranges. They do sell Reese Sticks.)