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Close your eyes Quote by Colleen Hoover

“When you kiss, you can close your eyes. You can kiss away the thoughts. You can kiss away the pain, the doubt, the shame. When you close your eyes and kiss, you protect yourself from the vulnerability.” quote by Colleen Hoover
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““When you kiss, you can close your eyes. You can kiss away the thoughts. You can kiss away the pain, the doubt, the shame. When you close your eyes and kiss, you protect yourself from the vulnerability.””

Colleen Hoover

About This Quote

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

Kissing can be a protective escape, shielding us from vulnerability and pain.

In simple terms: Kissing hides vulnerability.

Key Takeaway

Use intimacy wisely, not as avoidance.

Themes

intimacy vulnerability escape

Mood

introspective melancholic

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • romantic encounters
  • stress relief

Key Concepts

psychology of love defense mechanisms

Questions to Reflect On

  • When do you use intimacy to avoid pain?
  • What healthier coping exist exist?
A Different Perspective

Avoiding feelings can hinder growth.

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