--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Since the only time I see her near is…" description: "\"Since the only time I see her near is when I close my eyes...should I keep it that way????the only way I could make her stay\" — SIDE A" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/145/side-a-84950_secret-crush-qoutes_since-the-only-time-i-see-her-near-is-wh_1014984.jpg" --- # Since the only time I see her near is when I close my… ![“Since the only time I see her near is when I close my eyes...should I keep it that way????the only way I could make her stay” quote by SIDE A](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/145/side-a-84950_secret-crush-qoutes_since-the-only-time-i-see-her-near-is-wh_1014984.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/145/side-a-84950_secret-crush-qoutes_since-the-only-time-i-see-her-near-is-wh_1014984.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/145/side-a-84950_secret-crush-qoutes_since-the-only-time-i-see-her-near-is-wh_1014984.jpg) > “Since the only time I see her near is when I close my eyes...should I keep it that way????the only way I could make her stay” SIDE A ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He wonders if he should keep his distance from someone he sees only when he closes his eyes. **In simple terms:** Should keep distance from imagined love. Key Takeaway Consider confronting feelings directly. Themes longing uncertainty imagined connection avoidance Mood conflicted hopeful Type reflective questioning When to use this quote - daydreaming - relationship anxiety - personal reflection - decision making Key Concepts psychology desire self‑deception Questions to Reflect On - What does the imagined presence mean to you? - Can you face reality? 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