Gaze Quote by Colleen Hoover
““Hey!" I yell. Everyone turns around and looks at us. I glance at Six and her eyes are wide. I inhale a deep breath, then turn back to the table. Specifically to Holder. "She fist bumped me,"I say, pointing at Six. "It's not my fault. She hates purses and she fist bumped me, then she made me push her on the damn merry-go-round. After that, she demanded to see where I had sex in the park, then she forced me to sneak into my own bedroom. She's weird and half the time I can't keep up with her, but she thinks I'm funny as hell. And Chunk asked me this morning if I wanted to love her someday, and I realized I've never hoped I could love someone more than I want to love her. So every single one of you who has an issue with us dating is going to have to get over it because..." I pause and turn toward Six. "Because you fist bumped me and I could care less who knows we're together. I'm not going anywhere and I don't want to go anywhere so stop thinking I'm into you because I'm not supposed to be into you." I lift my hands and tilt her face toward mine. "I'm into you because you're awesome. And because you let me accidentally touch your boob." She's smiling wider than I've ever seen her smile. "Daniel Wesley, where'd you learn those smooth moves?" I laugh. "Not moves, Six. Charisma.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "It Ends With Us" by Colleen Hoover, 2016
He declares love and commitment despite external judgments, using humor and intimacy to affirm the relationship.
In simple terms: He tells his partner he loves her and isn’t concerned about others’ opinions.
Speak openly about love and set boundaries with critics.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- dating
- public scrutiny
- relationship milestones
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle external pressure on a relationship?
- What boundaries help protect your partnership from judgment?
Friends may still challenge the relationship, requiring ongoing reassurance.