is this a weight-bearing metaphor?

Before I keep writing about unfinished attics as a metaphor for relationships that only work if you don't talk about certain things, let's see if readers have seen unfinished attics.

Poll #27208 Attic experience

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An attic space where you walk carefully on the joists and don't step in the pink insulation because the surface underneath won't support your weight

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VIVIDLY familiar concept
50 (45.0%)

Familiar
40 (36.0%)

I think I've heard of that
16 (14.4%)

Huh?
7 (6.3%)

It's complicated - see comment
4 (3.6%)