Right now Quote by Stephanie Perkins
““I slide my hand between our mouths, just in time. His lips are soft against my palm. I slowly, slowly remove it. “No, I don’t love Max anymore. But I don’t want to give you this broken, empty me. I want you to have me when I’m full, when I can give something back to you. I don’t have much to give right now.” Cricket’s limbs are still, but his chest is pounding hard against my own. “But you’ll want me someday? That feeling you once had for me … that hasn’t left either?” Our hearts beat the same wild rhythm. They’re playing the same song. “It never left,” I say.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Truth About Forever, Stephanie Perkins, 2010
A character confesses vulnerability, offering love only when they feel whole, highlighting the tension between self‑worth and desire for connection.
In simple terms: Only love when whole, not broken.
Key Takeaway
Offer love when you can give.
Themes
vulnerability
love
self‑worth
relationships
Mood
intimate
reflective
Type
romantic
dialogue
When to use this quote
- confession
- relationship dialogue
- intimate moment
Key Concepts
emotional honesty
dependency
self‑acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you love before you feel whole?
- How does self‑acceptance affect relationships?
A Different Perspective
Love may be delayed by personal growth.
