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I want to be haunted...Haunt me...Come and put your arms…

“I want to be haunted...Haunt me...Come and put your arms around me...Or, if you can't do that, just look at me. That's all I need. Where are you? Not here. But I can't feel you gone either...I keep looking for you. I forget. I feel stupid...Haunt me, find me, come back from wherever you are. Be…” quote by Audrey Niffenegger
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““I want to be haunted...Haunt me...Come and put your arms around me...Or, if you can't do that, just look at me. That's all I need. Where are you? Not here. But I can't feel you gone either...I keep looking for you. I forget. I feel stupid...Haunt me, find me, come back from wherever you are. Be with me. I'm afraid.””

Audrey Niffenegger

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker longs for connection, fearing absence yet craving presence, expressing vulnerability and the need for reassurance.

In simple terms: Desire for closeness despite fear of loss.

Key Takeaway

Communicate needs and seek reassurance in relationships.

Themes

loneliness longing fear vulnerability

Mood

yearning anxious

Type

emotional intimate

When to use this quote

  • intimate conversations
  • therapeutic counseling
  • self‑reflection
  • journaling

Key Concepts

attachment emotional need presence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “being haunted” mean to you?
  • How can you balance need for closeness with personal boundaries?
A Different Perspective

The plea may overlook the partner’s capacity to fulfill emotional needs.

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