--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I'm supposed to carry you over the…" description: "\"“I'm supposed to carry you over the threshold, right?\" I laugh. \"If that's what you're doing, I must've slept through something important,\" I say dryly..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/328/m-leighton-786_cash-and-olivia_i-m-supposed-to-carry-you-over-the-thres_1074651.jpg" --- # I'm supposed to carry you over the threshold, right?" I… ![“I'm supposed to carry you over the threshold, right?" I laugh. "If that's what you're doing, I must've slept through something important," I say dryly. He quirks one eyebrow and shoots me a cocky grin. "Oh trust me, I won't let you sleep through any of the good stuff.” quote by M. Leighton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/328/m-leighton-786_cash-and-olivia_i-m-supposed-to-carry-you-over-the-thres_1074651.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/328/m-leighton-786_cash-and-olivia_i-m-supposed-to-carry-you-over-the-thres_1074651.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/328/m-leighton-786_cash-and-olivia_i-m-supposed-to-carry-you-over-the-thres_1074651.jpg) > ““I'm supposed to carry you over the threshold, right?" I laugh. "If that's what you're doing, I must've slept through something important," I say dryly. He quirks one eyebrow and shoots me a cocky grin. "Oh trust me, I won't let you sleep through any of the good stuff.”” [M. Leighton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/m-leighton/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Humor and intimacy reveal willingness to share vulnerability in relationships **In simple terms:** Playful banter shows closeness Key Takeaway Use humor to deepen connection Themes relationships intimacy humor Mood lighthearted intimate Type narrative conversational When to use this quote - dating - marriage - friendship - conflict resolution Key Concepts trust emotional honesty Questions to Reflect On - What does this exchange say about their bond? - How can humor aid emotional honesty? 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