Infatuation Quote by Chris Kraus
““Dear Dick, I guess it's been a case of infatuation... Mostly this infatuation-energy is about wanting to know someone. ... Whereas the sex-infatuations that's male *you, Shake, the priest) leap out of nowhere, based on not knowing them at all. As if sex could provide the missing clues. Can it? In the cases of the males it's like I felt some kind of hint of who that person was floating under the surface. Wanting sex to realise things I knew.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “I Love Dick”, 1997
Desire for intimacy can be confused with sexual attraction, leading to misreading of emotional needs.
In simple terms: Sex and love are often mixed up, obscuring true feelings.
Key Takeaway
Separate emotional curiosity from sexual impulse.
Themes
relationships
desire
self‑awareness
Mood
introspective
thought‑provoking
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- dating
- friendship
- personal therapy
Key Concepts
psychology
attachment
sexuality
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your curiosity about a person reveal?
- How can you discern emotional need from sexual urge?
A Different Perspective
Sexual focus can distract from genuine connection.
