--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: So how are we going to handle this?”…" description: "\"“So how are we going to handle this?” “This is going to sound strange, but what if we pretend, for the next ten minutes, that I don’t live here. I’ll w..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/537/rachel-hawthorne-1967_kissed_so-how-are-we-going-to-handle-this-this_2860579.jpg" --- # So how are we going to handle this?” “This is going to… ![“So how are we going to handle this?” “This is going to sound strange, but what if we pretend, for the next ten minutes, that I don’t live here. I’ll walk you to the door. You go inside, then I’ll get back in my car and drive around the block.” I giggled. “That seems a little drastic.” “Yeah, but…” quote by Rachel Hawthorne](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/537/rachel-hawthorne-1967_kissed_so-how-are-we-going-to-handle-this-this_2860579.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/537/rachel-hawthorne-1967_kissed_so-how-are-we-going-to-handle-this-this_2860579.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/537/rachel-hawthorne-1967_kissed_so-how-are-we-going-to-handle-this-this_2860579.jpg) > ““So how are we going to handle this?” “This is going to sound strange, but what if we pretend, for the next ten minutes, that I don’t live here. I’ll walk you to the door. You go inside, then I’ll get back in my car and drive around the block.” I giggled. “That seems a little drastic.” “Yeah, but if we don’t do it like this I’m going to be kissing you all the way to your room. We sorta need to break the cycle.” “Okay.” He kissed me again. Slow. So Slow. His fingers in my hair. His thumb drawing a circle on my cheek. He drew back. “Okay.” He opened the car door and climbed out. I opened the door on my side, and by the time I got out, he was standing there. He took my hand, gave me a quick kiss, and led me to the front porch where my parents had left the light on. “I had a really nice time,” I said with a very serious face. He chuckled lightly. “Yeah, me, too. Maybe we could go out again sometime.” I almost burst out laughing. “I’d like that.” “Good night, Dani,” he said quietly. Then he took me in his arms and gave me a good-night kiss to remember.”” [Rachel Hawthorne](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rachel-hawthorne/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A playful, consensual flirtation uses a brief “pretend” scenario to build intimacy and break social awkwardness. **In simple terms:** A short game leads to a sweet kiss. Key Takeaway Use lighthearted role‑play to ease tension. Themes romance communication consent playfulness connection Mood flirty warm lighthearted Type narrative dialogue When to use this quote - first dates - ice‑breaker games - public spaces - nighttime walks - shared humor Key Concepts interpersonal dynamics boundary setting emotional intimacy Questions to Reflect On - How can playful scenarios be introduced respectfully? - What signals indicate mutual comfort? A Different Perspective May not suit all personalities; risk of misinterpretation. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Break The Cycle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/break-the-cycle/) [Serious face](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/serious-face/) [Time](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/time/) ## Related quotes > [“Jason pulled me into the driveway, turned off the car, and kissed me. Then it got kinda weird. 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