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Intensely Love Quote by Cora Hawkes

“He cupped both my cheeks and released my lips to gaze at me intensely. "I love you, Emma." He croaked as though his throat was also tight. His head shook, "I can't hide it or run from it anymore." His face creased, "It's fuckin' crushing me and I feel like I'm gonna break." My breath whooshed out…” quote by Cora Hawkes
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““He cupped both my cheeks and released my lips to gaze at me intensely. "I love you, Emma." He croaked as though his throat was also tight. His head shook, "I can't hide it or run from it anymore." His face creased, "It's fuckin' crushing me and I feel like I'm gonna break." My breath whooshed out of me and my heart stopped. "It's always been you. I’m incapable of loving anyone else. It's you or no one." He brought his body into contact with mine, "I would be so good to you, babe. Please, just give me a shot at making you happy.””

Cora Hawkes

About This Quote

Source Short story excerpt, “Love’s Edge”, 2022

A lover confesses overwhelming, all‑consuming love, fearing loss and yearning for mutual devotion.

In simple terms: He declares intense love and fear of being alone.

Key Takeaway

Embrace vulnerability and communicate heartfelt emotions.

Themes

love vulnerability intimacy desire

Mood

passionate intense melancholic

Type

narrative emotional

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • therapy sessions
  • creative writing workshops

Key Concepts

attachment emotional intensity identity dependency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can love be expressed without losing self?
  • What boundaries protect both partners?
A Different Perspective

Intense passion may overwhelm and hinder healthy boundaries.

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