First time Quote by Diana Gabaldon
“Not for the first time, I reflected that intimacy and romance are not synonymous.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Outlander Series, 2020
Intimacy and romance differ; closeness doesn't guarantee romantic love.
In simple terms: Closeness ≠ romance
Recognize different types of love.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- dating
- marriage
- friendship
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate intimacy from romance?
- Do you conflate closeness with love?
Romantic expectations can be misread.