Celibate Quote by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
““The point I was trying to make before you interrupted with your inventory of my personality is that neither of us is going to be able to stay celibate for the next six months." She dropped her eyes. If only he knew that she'd stayed that way all her life. We'll be living in close quarters," he went on. "We're legally married, and it's only natural that we're going to get it on." Get it on? His bluntness reminded her that none of this meant anything to him emotionally, and contrary to all logic, she'd wanted to hear something romantic. With some pique, she said, "In other words, you expect me to keep house, work for the circus, and 'get it on' with you." He thought it over. "I guess that's about the size of it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Lucky Harbor by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, 2015
A couple confronts the tension between practical expectations and emotional intimacy, highlighting how routine can mask deeper desires.
In simple terms: Practical duties clash with romantic needs.
Key Takeaway
Communicate desires beyond daily tasks.
Themes
relationships
intimacy
expectations
communication
Mood
tension
hopeful
reflective
Type
literary
conversational
When to use this quote
- living together
- work-life balance
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
marriage
gender roles
emotional labor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do daily responsibilities affect emotional connection?
- What can partners do to balance duty and desire?
A Different Perspective
Romance may be overlooked when focus stays on logistics.
