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Gaze Quote by Colleen Hoover

“I stand up and walk forward, grabbing the arm of the desk chair. I sit back down on the bed and pull her to me until she’s flush against my legs. I place my hands on her cheeks and force her to look at me. “Layken Cooper, I love you. I’ve loved you since the second I laid eyes on you and I haven’t…” quote by Colleen Hoover
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““I stand up and walk forward, grabbing the arm of the desk chair. I sit back down on the bed and pull her to me until she’s flush against my legs. I place my hands on her cheeks and force her to look at me. “Layken Cooper, I love you. I’ve loved you since the second I laid eyes on you and I haven’t stopped loving you for a second since.””

Colleen Hoover

About This Quote

Source Novel: "It Ends With Us" by Colleen Hoover, 2016

The narrator expresses intense, unwavering love, physically pulling the beloved close and demanding eye contact, declaring lifelong devotion.

In simple terms: He declares deep, persistent love while physically embracing her.

Key Takeaway

Express love with honesty and respect.

Themes

love commitment physical intimacy vulnerability

Mood

intense conflicted

Type

romantic cautionary

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • personal confession
  • creative writing
  • intimate moments

Key Concepts

romantic devotion boundary dynamics emotional expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is this expression healthy?
  • How to balance passion with respect?
A Different Perspective

Physical force can cross consent lines.

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