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“You really don’t mind that I can learn everything about you so easily?” “As I don’t plan to keep secrets from you again, no, I really don’t mind. But I would appreciate it if you promised to come to me, talk to me, if anything you learn about me disturbs you.” A promise like that implied she would…” quote by Gena Showalter
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““You really don’t mind that I can learn everything about you so easily?” “As I don’t plan to keep secrets from you again, no, I really don’t mind. But I would appreciate it if you promised to come to me, talk to me, if anything you learn about me disturbs you.” A promise like that implied she would be around for a while. Though she knew she shouldn’t, she said, “I promise.” And she meant it. Starting now. “Your psychiatrist believes you are wrong to push people out of your life.” A muscle ticked below his eye and a rosy flush overtook his cheeks. “Every agent has to see a shrink periodically.” “Well, you’re not going to drive me insane with your darkness. I told you, I like it.” “That doesn’t mean—” “Your father was wrong, Sean. Not once have I thought I was losing my mind.” “But it has happened to others,” he insisted harshly. “I’m different. Remember? My brain operates on a different wavelength.” They stared at each other as he considered her words. Then, slowly, a smiled curved his lips, and the clouds cleared from his eyes. “Then I won’t hold anything back from you. I won’t push you away,” he said. “God help you, I’ll only draw you closer. I didn’t have much fight left in my anyway. I want you too damn bad.””

Gena Showalter

About This Quote

Source Novel: Unknown, likely romance or thriller, 2020s

A character offers openness and vulnerability, asking for honest communication and mutual support despite fear of secrets being exposed.

In simple terms: She wants honesty and closeness despite secrets.

Key Takeaway

Embrace openness and ask for support.

Themes

trust vulnerability communication relationships intimacy

Mood

hopeful reflective intimate

Type

dialogue confessional romantic

When to use this quote

  • romantic partnership
  • therapy sessions
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth
  • intimate dialogue

Key Concepts

psychology attachment boundaries honesty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance honesty with personal privacy?
  • What boundaries protect healthy intimacy?
A Different Perspective

May be unrealistic to expect constant transparency without personal cost.

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