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Gaze Quote by Myra McEntire

“Just Michael, how grateful I was that he was alive, how much I wanted to touch him. How much I wanted him to touch me. He kept his eyes on the activity outside. "Emerson, you can't look at me like that. Not right now." "How do you know I'm looking at you?" "I can feel it." He smiled. I couldn't…” quote by Myra McEntire
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““Just Michael, how grateful I was that he was alive, how much I wanted to touch him. How much I wanted him to touch me. He kept his eyes on the activity outside. "Emerson, you can't look at me like that. Not right now." "How do you know I'm looking at you?" "I can feel it." He smiled. I couldn't see it, but I could hear it in his voice. He hooked one arm around my neck and gently pulled me to his side.””

Myra McEntire

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Voice Within”, 2019 (fiction) excerpt

The narrator describes a deep, almost telepathic connection, yearning for mutual recognition and intimacy.

In simple terms: A profound bond is felt through subtle, unspoken cues and shared vulnerability.

Key Takeaway

Seek authentic, reciprocal connections.

Themes

intimacy recognition vulnerability

Mood

intimate thoughtful

Type

narrative reflective

When to use this quote

  • friendships
  • romantic relationships
  • therapy sessions
  • creative collaborations

Key Concepts

empathy nonverbal communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you nurture genuine intimacy?
  • What signs indicate mutual understanding?
A Different Perspective

May idealize intense connections that are rare.

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