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Believe in love Quote by Brian Kinney

“I don’t believe in love, I believe in fucking. It’s honest, it’s efficient. You get in and out with maximum of pleasure and a minimum of bullshit. Love is something that straight people tell themselves they’re in, so they can get laid. And they end up hurting each other, because it was all based…” quote by Brian Kinney
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““I don’t believe in love, I believe in fucking. It’s honest, it’s efficient. You get in and out with maximum of pleasure and a minimum of bullshit. Love is something that straight people tell themselves they’re in, so they can get laid. And they end up hurting each other, because it was all based on lies to begin with. If that is what you want, then go and find yourself a pretty little girl, and get married.””

Brian Kinney

About This Quote

Source TV: "Queer as Folk", Season 2, Episode 5

The speaker rejects romantic love in favor of casual sex, framing it as honest and efficient, while criticizing societal expectations of love.

In simple terms: Casual sex is seen as honest; love is viewed as deceptive.

Key Takeaway

Question societal norms about love and relationships.

Themes

love sex societal expectations honesty

Mood

critical conversational

Type

Believe in love:0 Little girl:0 Love:1 Queer-as-folk:0 Believe Love:0 Love Believe:0 Bullshit Love:1 Love Straight:0

When to use this quote

  • dating apps
  • casual encounters
  • relationship counseling

Key Concepts

relationships gender norms sexual ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the emotional costs of casual encounters?
  • How does society shape our view of love?
A Different Perspective

Casual sex may lack emotional depth.

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