Balanced Quote by Catherine Ryan Hyde
“A kiss, she thinks, has to be entirely balanced -- it has to have a little conflict, a little dialectic, a little revolution.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King, 1999 (quoted in Hyde’s interview)
A kiss should contain balance, conflict, and a hint of revolution to stay vibrant.
In simple terms: Kisses need tension and change.
Embrace healthy tension in relationships.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- dating
- marriage
- intimacy counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain balance in love?
- When is conflict constructive?
Too much conflict can harm intimacy.