Kissed Quote by Ransom Riggs
““She put her arms around me again and we held each other for a long moment, her head on my shoulder, breath warm on my neck, and suddenly I wanted nothing more than to close all the little gaps that existed between our bodies, to collapse into one being. But then she pulled away and kissed my forehead and started back toward the others. I was too dazed to follow right away, because there was something new happening, a wheel inside my heart I’d never noticed before, and it was spinning so fast it made me dizzy. And the farther away she got, the faster it spun, like there was an invisible cord unreeling from it that stretched between us, and if she went too far it would snap—and kill me.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Ransom Riggs, 2011
Intense connection feels both alluring and terrifying, as closeness can become overwhelming.
In simple terms: Deep bonds can feel both comforting and dangerous.
Key Takeaway
Balance intimacy with personal boundaries.
Themes
love
intimacy
vulnerability
connection
fear
Mood
anxious
romantic
Type
emotional
relationship
When to use this quote
- first dates
- reunions
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
attachment
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits do you set in close relationships?
- How do you protect yourself while staying open?
A Different Perspective
Intimacy may lead to dependency or loss of self.
