Arms Quote by Shana Abe
“I've wanted you from the moment I first saw you in the museum. Before that. I wanted every part of you from the first time I felt you, your presence. I want you in the sky, and against the earth. I want to kiss you again, I want to touch you, I want to feel you in my arms and I want to hear you gasping my name when I'm inside you. I want all that, and I want it badly. Every time I look at you, I want it. So you're going to have to become used to that, Rue. It won't change." (Christoff to Rue)”
About This Quote
Source Fiction: “The Off‑Worlder” (short story) by Shana Abe, 2021
The narrator expresses an obsessive, all‑consuming desire for a lover, demanding constant attention and intimacy.
In simple terms: He wants intense, nonstop intimacy.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on boundaries and healthy expression of desire.
Themes
desire
obsession
intimacy
Mood
intense
passionate
Type
dramatic
psychological
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- personal boundaries
- mindful intimacy
- creative writing
Key Concepts
psychology of love
relationship dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance passion with respect for autonomy?
- What signs indicate a relationship is becoming overly possessive?
A Different Perspective
Intense desire may become controlling or unhealthy.
