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Hedgehog's dilemma

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The hedgehog's dilemma, or sometimes the porcupine dilemma, is a metaphor about the challenges of human intimacy. It describes a situation in which a group of hedgehogs seek to move close to one another to share heat during cold weather. They must remain apart, however, as they cannot avoid hurting one another with their sharp spines. Though they all share the intention of a close reciprocal relationship, this may not occur, for reasons they cannot avoid.

Hedgehog's dilemma - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Metaphor about the challenges of human intimacy For the anime episode, see Hedgehog's Dilemma (Neon Genesis Evangelion) . Not to be confused with the Hedgehog Concept from Good to Great . Two European hedgehogs The hedgehog's dilemma , or sometimes the porcupine dilemma , is a metaphor about the challenges of human intimacy . It describes a situation in which a group of hedgehogs seek to move close to one another to share heat during cold weather. They must remain apart, however, as they cannot avoid hurting o

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