Twitches Quote by Linda Howard
““Carlin closed her eyes, rolled onto her side, and took a long, deep breath. Maybe she should just stop fighting it and arguing with herself, and deal with reality. So, she had the hots for her boss. It wasn’t as if she could act on the attraction. The tingles and the butterfly stomach and the twitches in a place she’d thought would be twitch-free forever should serve as a reminder that her life wasn’t over. He’d tried, but Brad hadn’t taken everything from her. On the other hand, because of him she couldn’t act on the attraction, and she hoped he burned in hell.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Hots for the Boss” (fictional excerpt)
A character wrestles with suppressed desire and self‑argument, realizing life continues despite unfulfilled attraction.
In simple terms: She fights inner conflict over a crush, learning life goes on.
Key Takeaway
Accept feelings, but keep moving forward.
Themes
desire
self‑conflict
acceptance
resilience
Mood
conflicted
reflective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- workplace romance
- personal growth
- overcoming obsession
- self‑care
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance desire with professional integrity?
- What steps help you let go of unattainable love?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize unhealthy obsession, ignoring healthy boundaries.
