Add Quote by Simone Elkeles
“She looks up at me with those vulnerable eyes. “What if it means something?” She asks. “What if it does?” “Promise me it won’t mean anything.” I lean my head back on the couch. “It won’t mean anythin’.” Aren’t I supposed to be the guy in this scenario, laying down the no-commitment rules? “And no tongue,” she adds. “Mi vida, if I kiss you, I guarantee there’s gonna be tongue.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han, 2006
A speaker worries about emotional vulnerability and the fear of intimacy, seeking reassurance that feelings won’t become burdensome.
In simple terms: Fear of intimacy and need for reassurance.
Key Takeaway
Accept vulnerability and communicate openly.
Themes
love
vulnerability
communication
Mood
anxious
hopeful
Type
conversational
romantic
When to use this quote
- dating
- conflict resolution
- personal boundaries
Key Concepts
attachment
emotional honesty
relationship dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance honesty with protecting yourself?
- What does “no‑commitment” truly mean in relationships?
A Different Perspective
Emotions can’t be fully controlled; vulnerability may still cause pain.
![“I wasn't going to kiss you."' 'You weren't?' I look up look up at him. [...] 'Nope, the next time I kiss you it'll last a long, long time. And when we're done you're going to realize being turned on is not about experience.” quote by Simone Elkeles](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/418/simone-elkeles-665_kiss_i-wasn-t-going-to-kiss-you-you-weren-t-i_24171.jpg)
