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English term or phrase:
emotional 'legs'
Spanish translation:
soporte emocional
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Michael Powers (PhD)
Mar 15, 2009 13:22
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emotional 'legs'
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The author uses "emotional 'legs'" in English as a play on words for "standing up". Since I interpret this "standing up" as "standing up for" and thus "defender", the play on words is no longer appropriate. Thus, what would be the best way to have this concept fit in based on the meaning and the translation that is thus far rendered?
TIA - Mike :)
“Is this another example of your taking the shortcomings of the people you love as a reflection on yourself? Why would you rather believe he’s refusing to do something for you that is within his abilities than the possibility that his not standing up has to do with how he perceives his own emotional ‘legs’?” After a pause to let this sink in, I offer a seemingly casual comment: “By the way, why are you focusing on this all of a sudden? You were looking more comfortable a moment ago.”
“¿Es este otro ejemplo de cómo usted toma los defectos de quienes ama como un reflejo de sí misma? ¿Porqué preferiría usted creer que él está negándose a hacer algo por usted que esté a su alcance, y no la posibilidad de que no se defienda por la forma cómo percibe sus propias emotional 'legs'”? Luego de una pausa para permitir que esto sea digerido, ofrezco un comentario aparentemente casual: “Por cierto, ¿porqué de repente se centra en esta idea? Se veía más cómoda hace un momento”.
TIA - Mike :)
“Is this another example of your taking the shortcomings of the people you love as a reflection on yourself? Why would you rather believe he’s refusing to do something for you that is within his abilities than the possibility that his not standing up has to do with how he perceives his own emotional ‘legs’?” After a pause to let this sink in, I offer a seemingly casual comment: “By the way, why are you focusing on this all of a sudden? You were looking more comfortable a moment ago.”
“¿Es este otro ejemplo de cómo usted toma los defectos de quienes ama como un reflejo de sí misma? ¿Porqué preferiría usted creer que él está negándose a hacer algo por usted que esté a su alcance, y no la posibilidad de que no se defienda por la forma cómo percibe sus propias emotional 'legs'”? Luego de una pausa para permitir que esto sea digerido, ofrezco un comentario aparentemente casual: “Por cierto, ¿porqué de repente se centra en esta idea? Se veía más cómoda hace un momento”.
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soporte emocional
I understand the emotional legs as support. I don't see standing up for yourself in here. You use your physical legs for physical support. You'd use your emotional legs for emotional support.
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Comment: "muchas gracias por su ayuda - Mike :)"
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muletas / puntos de apoyo emocionales
Hola Mike, no veo muy clara la interpretación de "stand up" como "defender" ¿no podría ser simplemente "ponerse en pie" para acudir a la peticíón de ayuda de la otra persona?
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Note added at 23 mins (2009-03-15 13:46:12 GMT)
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(Por supuesto, emocional, no físicamente hablando)
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Note added at 23 mins (2009-03-15 13:46:12 GMT)
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(Por supuesto, emocional, no físicamente hablando)
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pararse frente a lo emocional
Quizás otra opción sea algo como "encarar lo emocional/la parte afectiva [de la relación]"
el hecho de que se defienda sea por la manera en que él percibe su propia habilidad de pararse frente a lo emocional/encarar la parte afectiva...
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Note added at 18 mins (2009-03-15 13:41:24 GMT)
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perdón: "...el hecho de que NO se defienda..." :-)
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Note added at 41 mins (2009-03-15 14:04:27 GMT)
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Hi Mike: As for "standing up," I think you might be right, i.e., "standing up for himself." It could also refer to the idea of doing "the right thing" (like assuming responsibility for his actions), in this case, perhaps, doing what the man's partner may see as his duty or obligation (as a man, boyfriend, husband or life partner).
el hecho de que se defienda sea por la manera en que él percibe su propia habilidad de pararse frente a lo emocional/encarar la parte afectiva...
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Note added at 18 mins (2009-03-15 13:41:24 GMT)
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perdón: "...el hecho de que NO se defienda..." :-)
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Note added at 41 mins (2009-03-15 14:04:27 GMT)
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Hi Mike: As for "standing up," I think you might be right, i.e., "standing up for himself." It could also refer to the idea of doing "the right thing" (like assuming responsibility for his actions), in this case, perhaps, doing what the man's partner may see as his duty or obligation (as a man, boyfriend, husband or life partner).
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"asuntos" emocionales
¿Es este otro ejemplo de cómo usted ASUME las limitaciones de la gente que ama como un reflejo de USTED misma? ¿Por qué PREFIERE pensar que él se niega a hacer algo por usted que entra dentro de sus posibilidades a la alternativa en la que su INHIBICIÖN está relacionada con la forma en que él percibe sus propios “ASUNTOS” emocionales? Después de una pausa para que ASIMILE lo anterior, le brindo un comentario aparentemente casual: “A propósito, ¿Por qué de buenas a primeras le presta tanta atención a esto? Parecía más RELAJADA hace unos instantes.
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puntos débiles/flaquezas
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