Gaze Quote by Richelle Mead
““Sometimes I do. Sometimes I look at him...and I remember how it was when I kissed him and felt that love. It makes me want that back. I want to feel it again. I want to return to it. Other times though...other times, I'm so scared. I listen to these guys...and to Jerome...and then the doubts gnaw at me. I can't get them out of my head. We've been sleeping together, you know. Literally. It hasn't been a problem so far, but sometimes I lie awake watching him, thinking this can't last. The longer it does...I feel like...like I'm standing on a high wire, with Seth at one end and me at the other. We're trying to reach each other, but one misstep, one breeze, one side-glance, and I'll fall over the edge. And keep falling and falling." Carter leaned toward me and brushed the hair away from the side of my face. "Don't look down then," he whispered.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Fever Series, 2009
The speaker feels torn between longing for past love and fear of losing the current relationship, likening it to a precarious high wire act.
In simple terms: Love brings both desire and anxiety.
Key Takeaway
Balance desire with caution.
Themes
love
fear
uncertainty
relationships
trust
Mood
anxious
hopeful
reflective
Type
narrative
emotional
dialogue
When to use this quote
- late‑night reflection
- confessional conversation
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
attachment theory
emotional conflict
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears are holding you back from intimacy?
- How can you create safety in vulnerability?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may over‑dramatize normal relationship doubts.
