Skip to content

Intimacy Quote by Hanif Kureishi

“Now, watching her sleep, and closing his eyes, he felt, in this particular intimacy - stowed beneath her duvet - that he was intruding. At the same time, he knew, settling down, you couldn´t dislike anyone you'd seen sleep” quote by Hanif Kureishi
Download Open image
““Now, watching her sleep, and closing his eyes, he felt, in this particular intimacy - stowed beneath her duvet - that he was intruding. At the same time, he knew, settling down, you couldn´t dislike anyone you'd seen sleep””

Hanif Kureishi

About This Quote

Source Novel: 1995

Observing a sleeping partner feels intimate yet intrusive, highlighting vulnerability in closeness.

In simple terms: Intimacy can feel invasive.

Key Takeaway

Respect boundaries while sharing closeness.

Themes

intimacy vulnerability boundaries

Mood

intimate thoughtful

Type

personal psychological

When to use this quote

  • cohabitation
  • emotional honesty
  • trust building

Key Concepts

relationship dynamics personal space

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance closeness and privacy?
  • What signals indicate intrusion?
A Different Perspective

Intimacy may cause discomfort.

2.3 out of 5 (9 ratings)

More by Hanif Kureishi

Explore all 129 Hanif Kureishi quotes

More Intimacy quotes

Browse all 1,461 Intimacy quotes