Feel Quote by Sarah Hall
““You’ve found that there is something that can make you feel, and make you feel present: sex. Not the routine, dusk-and-dawn sex of a trusted, established relationship, but illicit, dangerous sex. Sex that is novel and leaves you sore; that is experienced in the gaps between your mundane, moral life; that is strange and breathless and addictive.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Sex of the World”, 2015
Illicit, intense sexual experiences provide a vivid sense of presence and escape from ordinary moral life.
In simple terms: Dangerous sex feels alive and addictive.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic, mindful connections.
Themes
desire
risk
authenticity
escape
addiction
Mood
reflective
intense
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- therapy
Key Concepts
intimacy
novelty
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the craving for risky intimacy?
- How can one find presence without harmful risk?
A Different Perspective
Such encounters can cause emotional harm and moral conflict.
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