--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I have a rule, and that is to never look…" description: "\"I have a rule, and that is to never look at somebody's face while we're having sex; because, number one, what if I know the guy?\" — Laura Kightlinger" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ab2/laura-kightlinger-24538_face_i-have-a-rule-and-that-is-to-never-look_1812662.png" --- # I have a rule, and that is to never look at somebody's… ![“I have a rule, and that is to never look at somebody's face while we're having sex; because, number one, what if I know the guy?” quote by Laura Kightlinger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ab2/laura-kightlinger-24538_face_i-have-a-rule-and-that-is-to-never-look_1812662.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ab2/laura-kightlinger-24538_face_i-have-a-rule-and-that-is-to-never-look_1812662.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ab2/laura-kightlinger-24538_face_i-have-a-rule-and-that-is-to-never-look_1812662.png) > “I have a rule, and that is to never look at somebody's face while we're having sex; because, number one, what if I know the guy?” [Laura Kightlinger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/laura-kightlinger/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. She avoids eye contact during sex to prevent emotional attachment or recognition of the partner. **In simple terms:** Avoid looking to stay detached. Key Takeaway Maintain emotional boundaries. Themes relationships intimacy boundaries Mood defensive reflective Type humorous observational When to use this quote - dating - sexual encounters - personal boundaries - therapy Key Concepts psychology attachment theory Questions to Reflect On - Why do you seek visual connection in intimacy? - How does eye contact affect vulnerability? 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