Long time Quote by Leslye Walton
““For a very long time, Viviane and Jack lived in that world people inhabit before love. Some people called that place friendship; others called it confusing. Viviane found it a pleasant place with an altitude that only occasionally made her nauseous.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton, 2014
Describes the liminal space between friendship and love, where closeness feels pleasant yet disorienting, like altitude sickness. This in-between world has no clear label, and people experience it differently.
In simple terms: The space between friendship and love feels confusing and dizzying.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the ambiguity of early connection.
Themes
friendship
love
ambiguity
liminality
connection
Mood
wistful
confused
romantic
Type
literary
observational
When to use this quote
- navigating a friendship with romantic undertones
- early dating uncertainty
- literary analysis of relationships
Key Concepts
liminal space
emotional ambiguity
friendship vs romance
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines the line between friendship and love?
- Why does uncertainty feel like altitude sickness?
A Different Perspective
Not all friendships contain romantic tension, and some are simply platonic. The quote romanticizes ambiguity.
