“The novel is, above all, an intense experience of prolonged intimacy with another consciousness.” — Jane Smiley Copy Share Image
When intimacy followed love in Italy there were no longer any vain pretensions between two lovers. — Stendhal Copy Share Image
“That first kiss, it still has a way of making us nervous as teenagers, no matter how old we get.” — Amy Jacobson Copy Share Image
A tramp, a gentleman, a poet, a dreamer, a lonely fellow, always hopeful of romance and adventure. — Charlie Chaplin Copy Share Image
Intimacy without commitment, like icing without cake, can be sweet, but it ends up making us sick. — Joshua Harris Copy Share Image
“As we stood there, chest high in water, I felt like I was in the middle of my own romance novel.” — Em Bailey Copy Share Image
I do think that people yearn for connection and intimacy, and that they're hard things to achieve. — Chelsea Martin Copy Share Image
“She has to agree to have me. It could take some time, but I’m confident I can trick her into it.” — Robyn Carr Copy Share Image
I don't want to do romantic roles where I have to lip sync to a song. A role that explores romance on… — Irrfan Khan Copy Share Image
“Women are attracted to bad boys not because they want to fall in love… we just want to ride on the backs… — Dermot Davis Copy Share Image
“Romance wasn't fair. Nor was it a game. It was war. And, as on any other battlefield, compassion and mercy had no… — A.G. Howard Copy Share Image
Twenty years of romance makes a woman look like a ruin; but twenty years of marriage makes her something like a public… — Oscar Wilde Copy Share Image
It's almost like when you're young, your friends take on the romance role, and then guys take on the role of your… — Lena Dunham Copy Share Image
“Don’t make a feller wait too long. A feller waiting on a gal can get ornery’er than a huntin’ dog that’s tree’d… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I’ve become skeptical of the unwritten rule that just because a boy and girl appear in the same feature, a romance must… — Hayao Miyazaki Copy Share Image
“Because in some other universe, you are me, I am you, and we are perfectly happy together. Or perhaps not… and just… — Abhimanyu Jha Copy Share Image
“But Mari, I also need to be clear about something. If we do this, you won't be my friend with benefits." I… — Sarah Chamberlain Copy Share Image
“So you want something similar to what's depicted in romance novels?" "Not exactly. I want a man who'll love me with a… — L.V. Lewis Copy Share Image
“What is flirtation? One might say that it is behavior leading another to believe that sexual intimacy is possible, while preventing that… — Milan Kundera Copy Share Image
“A twinge of fear entered Gwenwhyfar’s heart. It was the first she had heard of the sea farms lying in the path… — Jennifer McKeithen Copy Share Image
“Do you want to fix it?" "I just said I was in love with her. Why wouldn't I want to fix it?"… — Nora Roberts Copy Share Image
“Eldest taught me about ancient religions that worshiped the sun. I never understood why- it's just a ball of light and heat.… — Beth Revis Copy Share Image
“There are plastic bags with zippers on them. I've seen them in commercials," Dragos said to her. He snapped his fingers, trying… — Thea Harrison Copy Share Image
“Want to go upstairs and play ball?" "Now, you're talking. Naked basketball. Always my favorite." "Loser gets fucked first." "Jesus, Thursday, every… — Mercy Celeste Copy Share Image
“For the space of many, many years, you were enough for me. You were my bliss, and my hallelujah.” — Lise Arin Copy Share Image
If we're ever seen having a public spat in a coffee shop, I think the concept of romance will die. — Megan Mullally Copy Share Image
“Maybe I'll paint you white. Fuck. You'd love that, woudn't you? Have my come all over your body.” — K.I. Lynn Copy Share Image
“How long was it, between the time when you were happy, and the time when you wanted to kill him?” — Catherynne M. Valente Copy Share Image
“Her heart unfolded in her chest, took in all of him, and closed tightly, unwilling to let him go” — Justine Dell Copy Share Image
“I've come to realize that love is tragic, somewhere down the line it's inevitable. Fight for it.” — Ann Marie Frohoff Copy Share Image
“I've seen you fuck up one major relationship. I'll be damned if I let you ruin this one as well!” — Stjepan Šejić Copy Share Image
“She played the role of the gracious ex so well, sometimes she even believed her own performance.” — Mary Papas Copy Share Image
“Fill your marriage adventure with love, laughter, work, fun, romance, sacrifice—and forgiveness.” — Dale Mathis Copy Share Image
Romance is possible between two people at any age! I love feeling young and acting young as I age. — Kim Alexis Copy Share Image
“I used to think timing was everything. I have since learned that now is the time for everything.” — Stella Mowen Copy Share Image
“Walter Lucas, you’re going to marry me. And you’re getting epically laid as soon as we get home.” — Heidi Cullinan Copy Share Image
“... You saved me from a life filled with absurd prejudice and morality and allowed me to grow...” — Julie Maroh Copy Share Image
Justice is the loveliest and health is the best. but the sweetest to obtain is the heart's desire. — Aristotle Copy Share Image
“Few people when meet first time they feel that meeting each other was the purpose of their life.” — Amit Kalantri Copy Share Image
If everybody lived as I do, surely the writing of romance novels would never have come into being. — Albert Einstein Copy Share Image
