--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And, then, was like the first time he saw…" description: "\"“And, then, was like the first time he saw her. Everything went dark. He forgot why he was there, again. He removed what had happened the night before...." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/483/chiara-cilli-1060_afraid-to-fall-in-lo_and-then-was-like-the-first-time-he-saw_1248171.jpg" --- # And, then, was like the first time he saw her. Everything… ![“And, then, was like the first time he saw her. Everything went dark. He forgot why he was there, again. He removed what had happened the night before. There was only her, again. But this time he knew exactly what he wanted. «The truth is you don't want that I come with you because you're afraid…” quote by Chiara Cilli](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/483/chiara-cilli-1060_afraid-to-fall-in-lo_and-then-was-like-the-first-time-he-saw_1248171.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/483/chiara-cilli-1060_afraid-to-fall-in-lo_and-then-was-like-the-first-time-he-saw_1248171.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/483/chiara-cilli-1060_afraid-to-fall-in-lo_and-then-was-like-the-first-time-he-saw_1248171.jpg) > ““And, then, was like the first time he saw her. Everything went dark. He forgot why he was there, again. He removed what had happened the night before. There was only her, again. But this time he knew exactly what he wanted. «The truth is you don't want that I come with you because you're afraid. Afraid to fall in love with me.»”” [Chiara Cilli](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/chiara-cilli/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A man experiences an intense, almost hypnotic attraction that overrides his rational thoughts, leading him to confront his fear of love and desire for connection. **In simple terms:** Intense attraction makes him forget everything else and confront his fear of love. Key Takeaway Acknowledge and act on genuine feelings despite fear. Themes love fear desire self-awareness Mood intense conflicted Type romantic psychological When to use this quote - first encounter - confession - relationship decision - overcoming fear Key Concepts psychology romantic longing cognitive focus Questions to Reflect On - What fear holds you back from love? - How can you balance desire with self-respect? 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