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Life Quote by Kimberly Lewis

“...you are the only reason I went out tonight. I wanted to be with you. I always want to be with you. And you know what else?” Norah stopped abruptly as her back hit the wall dividing the kitchen from the living room. “What?” she asked him breathlessly. “I think we were kidding ourselves when we…” quote by Kimberly Lewis
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““...you are the only reason I went out tonight. I wanted to be with you. I always want to be with you. And you know what else?” Norah stopped abruptly as her back hit the wall dividing the kitchen from the living room. “What?” she asked him breathlessly. “I think we were kidding ourselves when we agreed to keep this platonic.””

Kimberly Lewis

About This Quote

Source Short story: Unspoken Tensions, 2018

A confession reveals a platonic pact was a lie, exposing emotional vulnerability.

In simple terms: Admitting truth reveals hidden feelings.

Key Takeaway

Speak openly about expectations.

Themes

honesty platonic relationships

Mood

anxious intimate

Type

dialogue drama

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • friendship boundaries
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

communication emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What expectations are unspoken?
  • How can you rebuild trust?
A Different Perspective

Denial can prolong pain.

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