Curly Quote by Helen Oyeyemi
““I was learning the ways of the world; one of them being that the presence of a certain type of curly-haired man - your type - will cause you to fidget and fidget until the only way to reach some level of calm is to touch him.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea”, 2019
A humorous observation that a specific type of person can cause nervous energy, only calmed by physical contact.
In simple terms: Certain people make you fidget; touch calms you.
Key Takeaway
Recognize triggers and seek calm.
Themes
humor
human behavior
comfort
Mood
play
playful
Type
observational
lighthearted
When to use this quote
- social gatherings
- dating
- stressful meetings
Key Concepts
social anxiety
touch therapy
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does this person affect you so?
- What alternative calming methods exist?
A Different Perspective
Physical contact may not always be appropriate.
