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“contiguous , adj . I felt silly for even mentioning it, but once I did, I knew I had to explain. "When I was a kid, "I had this puzzle with all fifty states on it--you know, the kind where you have to fit them all together. And one day I got it in my head that California and Nevada were in love. I…” quote by David Levithan
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““ contiguous , adj . I felt silly for even mentioning it, but once I did, I knew I had to explain. "When I was a kid, "I had this puzzle with all fifty states on it--you know, the kind where you have to fit them all together. And one day I got it in my head that California and Nevada were in love. I told my mom, and she had no idea what I was talking about. I ran and got those two pieces and showed it to her--California and Nevada, completely in love. So a lot of the time when we're like this"--my ankles against the backs of your ankles, my knees fitting into the backs of your knees, my thighs on the backs of your legs, my stomach against your back, my chin folding into your neck--"I can't help but think about California and Nevada, and how we're a lot like them. If someone were drawing us from above as a map. that's what we'd look like; that's how we are." For a moment, you were quiet. And then you nestled in and whispered. "Contiguous." And I knew you understood.””

David Levithan

About This Quote

Source Novel: "Every Day" (excerpt), 2012

Human connections can be mapped metaphorically like adjoining states, illustrating intimacy through physical closeness and shared identity.

In simple terms: Intimacy is like neighboring states.

Key Takeaway

Seek closeness and shared identity.

Themes

intimacy metaphor identity connection

Mood

intimate reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • friendship building
  • team cohesion

Key Concepts

psychology literature relationship dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we balance individuality with closeness?
  • What boundaries maintain healthy intimacy?
A Different Perspective

Metaphorical mapping may oversimplify complex emotions.

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