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Houses Quote by Corey Ann Haydu

“How could you live somewhere so icy cold and imposing, so clearly in conflict with the rest of the city, the rest of the human population, and stay in love? As far as I can tell, love takes place in townhouses and cozy cottages and cramped studio apartments and rundown guest houses. This place…” quote by Corey Ann Haydu
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““How could you live somewhere so icy cold and imposing, so clearly in conflict with the rest of the city, the rest of the human population, and stay in love? As far as I can tell, love takes place in townhouses and cozy cottages and cramped studio apartments and rundown guest houses. This place might as well be an office building or a spaceship.””

Corey Ann Haydu

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The City of Glass” by Corey Ann Haydu, 2019

Love struggles in harsh, impersonal environments, yearning for intimacy.

In simple terms: Love feels out of place in cold, imposing spaces.

Key Takeaway

Seek warmth in relationships.

Themes

love environment urban alienation human connection

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • shared living
  • co‑habitation
  • urban planning
  • mental health

Key Concepts

psychology spatial design

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you create intimacy in a cold setting?
  • What small changes foster connection?
A Different Perspective

Physical settings can limit emotional closeness.

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