First date Quote by Colleen Hoover
““What firsts have we already passed? The eady ones, I say. First hug, first date, first fight, first time we slept together, although I wasn't the one sleeping. Now we barely have any keft. First kiss. First time to sleep together when we're both actually awake. First marriage. First kid. We're done after that. Our lives will become mundane and boring and I'll have to divorce you and marry a wife who's twenty years younger than me so I can have a lot more firsts and you'll be stuck raising the kids. So you see, babe? I'm only doing this for your benefit. The longer I wait to kiss you, the longer it'll be before I'm forced to leave you high and dry. Your logic terrifies me, I sort of don't find you attractive anymore.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover, 2016
The speaker fears losing novelty in life, equating first experiences with excitement, and rationalizes future actions to preserve them.
In simple terms: Fear of routine drives drastic choices to keep life exciting.
Key Takeaway
Value ongoing growth over chasing novelty.
Themes
fear of monotony
relationships
life stages
commitment
Mood
anxious
hopeful
Type
narrative
emotional
When to use this quote
- marriage
- parenting
- personal development
Key Concepts
existential dread
self‑sabotage
future planning
emotional fatigue
Questions to Reflect On
- Can lasting fulfillment be found without constant novelty?
- What does “firsts” truly represent?
A Different Perspective
Overlooks the possibility of finding new meaning within existing relationships.
