Torn Both Ways
What is Torn Both Ways?
Feeling two opposing things simultaneously. Grief doesn't follow the rules of logic.
When you might feel torn both ways
Torn Both Ways is a specific form of conflicted, which itself is a type of confusion. You might experience this feeling in situations where confusion is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define torn both ways.
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