Being "stuck" in a deep sea diving suit is being mired down by your past relationships. You wear the suit to survive the ocean, it is the protection you need to survive in a harsh environment. If you suddenly find yourself in an inviting environment, however, the suit becomes a hindrance, bulky and heavy, and it slows you down. Similarly, the emotional barriers you build to protect yourself from one bad relationship may hinder you when a good relationship comes along.
Beautiful that he doesn't beat you over the head with other ocean metaphors, though.
Being "stuck" in a deep sea diving suit is being mired down by your past relationships. You wear the suit to survive the ocean, it is the protection you need to survive in a harsh environment. If you suddenly find yourself in an inviting environment, however, the suit becomes a hindrance, bulky and heavy, and it slows you down. Similarly, the emotional barriers you build to protect yourself from one bad relationship may hinder you when a good relationship comes along.
Beautiful that he doesn't beat you over the head with other ocean metaphors, though.
Brilliant analysis.
Brilliant analysis.