--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That,” she says, then clears her throat…" description: "\"“That,” she says, then clears her throat. “That’s a bit terrifying.” His lips twitch. “Isn’t that a side effect of love?”\" — Laura Kreitzer" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/af1/laura-kreitzer-4509_burning-falls_that-she-says-then-clears-her-throat-tha_1497185.jpg" --- # That,” she says, then clears her throat. “That’s a bit… ![“That,” she says, then clears her throat. “That’s a bit terrifying.” His lips twitch. “Isn’t that a side effect of love?” quote by Laura Kreitzer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/af1/laura-kreitzer-4509_burning-falls_that-she-says-then-clears-her-throat-tha_1497185.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/af1/laura-kreitzer-4509_burning-falls_that-she-says-then-clears-her-throat-tha_1497185.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/af1/laura-kreitzer-4509_burning-falls_that-she-says-then-clears-her-throat-tha_1497185.jpg) > ““That,” she says, then clears her throat. “That’s a bit terrifying.” His lips twitch. “Isn’t that a side effect of love?”” [Laura Kreitzer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/laura-kreitzer/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. She describes love as both frightening and intoxicating, suggesting its side effects can be unsettling. **In simple terms:** Love can feel terrifying. Key Takeaway Accept love’s intensity. Themes love fear emotion Mood reflective intimate Type philosophical emotional When to use this quote - romantic relationships - first dates - confession moments Key Concepts psychology of attachment emotional response Questions to Reflect On - What scares you about love? - How do you manage love’s fear? 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