--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I know this may come as a shock, Jade…" description: "\"“I know this may come as a shock, Jade, but I’m not perfect.” He can’t even say it without laughing. “And neither are you.” I sit up, trying not to lau..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28f/allie-everhart-17724_kiss_i-know-this-may-come-as-a-shock-jade-but_2332860.jpg" --- # I know this may come as a shock, Jade, but I’m not… ![“I know this may come as a shock, Jade, but I’m not perfect.” He can’t even say it without laughing. “And neither are you.” I sit up, trying not to laugh. “Hey, I’m totally perfect!” “You’re not.” He lays me back down and drops a kiss on my lips. “Neither one of us is. But together we’re kind of…” quote by Allie Everhart](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28f/allie-everhart-17724_kiss_i-know-this-may-come-as-a-shock-jade-but_2332860.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28f/allie-everhart-17724_kiss_i-know-this-may-come-as-a-shock-jade-but_2332860.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28f/allie-everhart-17724_kiss_i-know-this-may-come-as-a-shock-jade-but_2332860.jpg) > ““I know this may come as a shock, Jade, but I’m not perfect.” He can’t even say it without laughing. “And neither are you.” I sit up, trying not to laugh. “Hey, I’m totally perfect!” “You’re not.” He lays me back down and drops a kiss on my lips. “Neither one of us is. But together we’re kind of perfect. So it works.”” [Allie Everhart](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/allie-everhart/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character admits imperfection and suggests mutual flaws can create a shared sense of completeness. **In simple terms:** Imperfection can become a shared strength when accepted together. Key Takeaway Embrace mutual flaws. Themes relationships acceptance vulnerability Mood playful intimate Type dialogue conversational When to use this quote - dating - conflict resolution - self-improvement Key Concepts self-awareness interpersonal dynamics Questions to Reflect On - How does acknowledging flaws affect intimacy? - Can shared imperfection strengthen bonds? A Different Perspective Perfection is unattainable; reliance on another may create dependency. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Kiss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/kiss/) [Romance](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/romance/) [Romance love](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/romance-love/) ## Related quotes > [“Emerson lifts his head. His eyes are two dark pools of desire, a clouded night’s sky. 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