--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I try to think of other things. David’s…" description: "\"“I try to think of other things. David’s hand in mine. That was nice. Innocent, friendly hand-holding. I think of his tape measure. And his haircut. I ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8e5/julie-buxbaum-3332_autism_i-try-to-think-of-other-things-david-s-h_475672.jpg" --- # I try to think of other things. David’s hand in mine. That… ![“I try to think of other things. David’s hand in mine. That was nice. Innocent, friendly hand-holding. I think of his tape measure. And his haircut. I think about what it might be like to kiss him. Not that I really think of him that way-like a boyfriend or even just some hookup-but still I imagine…” quote by Julie Buxbaum](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8e5/julie-buxbaum-3332_autism_i-try-to-think-of-other-things-david-s-h_475672.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8e5/julie-buxbaum-3332_autism_i-try-to-think-of-other-things-david-s-h_475672.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8e5/julie-buxbaum-3332_autism_i-try-to-think-of-other-things-david-s-h_475672.jpg) > ““I try to think of other things. David’s hand in mine. That was nice. Innocent, friendly hand-holding. I think of his tape measure. And his haircut. I think about what it might be like to kiss him. Not that I really think of him that way-like a boyfriend or even just some hookup-but still I imagine kissing him would feel good. A true thing. A real thing. I imagine he tastes like honesty.”” [Julie Buxbaum](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/julie-buxbaum/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker imagines intimate, honest connection with a friend, blending affection with curiosity about deeper intimacy. **In simple terms:** She longs for closeness and honesty, imagining a kiss that feels truthful. Key Takeaway Explore genuine emotional intimacy with trusted friends. Themes friendship desire honesty imagination intimacy Mood thoughtful intimate curious Type personal emotional When to use this quote - personal relationships - self‑reflection - creative writing Key Concepts psychology human connection sexuality identity Questions to Reflect On - What does honesty feel like in close relationships? - How do imagined intimacies shape real connections? 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