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Gaze Quote by Stephanie Perkins

“You forgot to call,' he says. I throw open my arms. He pulls me into them, and we kiss, and his lips are cold, and I think he's crying, and I'm definitely crying, and I pull back to say, 'I am so in love with you, Joshua Wasserstein. Of course I'll wait for you.” quote by Stephanie Perkins
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““You forgot to call,' he says. I throw open my arms. He pulls me into them, and we kiss, and his lips are cold, and I think he's crying, and I'm definitely crying, and I pull back to say, 'I am so in love with you, Joshua Wasserstein. Of course I'll wait for you.””

Stephanie Perkins

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Truth About Forever by Stephanie Perkins, 2013

A lover offers unconditional acceptance, promising patience and emotional support despite uncertainty and fear.

In simple terms: Love can be patient and forgiving.

Key Takeaway

Offer love without demanding immediate answers.

Themes

love patience vulnerability acceptance emotional honesty

Mood

tender hopeful intimate

Type

romantic emotional psychological

When to use this quote

  • relationship anxiety
  • confession of feelings
  • waiting for a partner
  • emotional expression
  • supportive intimacy

Key Concepts

romance interpersonal dynamics psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you show patience in love?
  • What fears arise when you open your heart?
A Different Perspective

Love may be challenged by external pressures and personal insecurities.

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