--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I was afraid you might lock the door…" description: "\"“I was afraid you might lock the door against me tonight.” “I will never lock my door to you, but I hope you will abide by my wish to abstain from sex...." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c6/cynthia-woolf-104738_every-night_i-was-afraid-you-might-lock-the-door-aga_144292.jpg" --- # I was afraid you might lock the door against me tonight.”… ![“I was afraid you might lock the door against me tonight.” “I will never lock my door to you, but I hope you will abide by my wish to abstain from sex.” “I won’t ever force you to make love.” He propped himself on an elbow and gazed down. “You can always say no, and I will abide by that. I do ask…” quote by Cynthia Woolf](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c6/cynthia-woolf-104738_every-night_i-was-afraid-you-might-lock-the-door-aga_144292.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c6/cynthia-woolf-104738_every-night_i-was-afraid-you-might-lock-the-door-aga_144292.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c6/cynthia-woolf-104738_every-night_i-was-afraid-you-might-lock-the-door-aga_144292.jpg) > ““I was afraid you might lock the door against me tonight.” “I will never lock my door to you, but I hope you will abide by my wish to abstain from sex.” “I won’t ever force you to make love.” He propped himself on an elbow and gazed down. “You can always say no, and I will abide by that. I do ask that we sleep together every night, no matter what kind of day we’ve had, whether we are angry with each other or not. Will you agree to that?” “I agree. I admit that even when I’m upset with you, I still want to sleep in your arms. I’m afraid I’ve grown used to it.” He smiled. “Come here, wife. I’ve grown used to having you in my arms. Let us make a pact, never to fight in bed. We can be angry with each other and still not bring it to our bed.” “I”” Cynthia Woolf ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A couple negotiates bedroom intimacy, seeking consent and emotional safety while avoiding conflict. **In simple terms:** Couple discusses bedroom boundaries and mutual consent. Key Takeaway Prioritize consent and emotional safety. Themes relationships consent communication intimacy conflict resolution Mood intimate thoughtful Type dialogue advice When to use this quote - personal relationships - counseling - intimate discussions Key Concepts marital agreements sexual boundaries Questions to Reflect On - How can partners ensure ongoing consent? - What habits foster emotional safety? 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