--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And I felt it then: this strange…" description: "\"“And I felt it then: this strange, inexplicable sense that she might be the only person in the world I could really care about.”\" — Tahereh Mafi" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2dd/tahereh-mafi-229_inexplicable_and-i-felt-it-then-this-strange-inexplic_1660997.png" --- # And I felt it then: this strange, inexplicable sense that… ![“And I felt it then: this strange, inexplicable sense that she might be the only person in the world I could really care about.” quote by Tahereh Mafi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2dd/tahereh-mafi-229_inexplicable_and-i-felt-it-then-this-strange-inexplic_1660997.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2dd/tahereh-mafi-229_inexplicable_and-i-felt-it-then-this-strange-inexplic_1660997.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2dd/tahereh-mafi-229_inexplicable_and-i-felt-it-then-this-strange-inexplic_1660997.png) > ““And I felt it then: this strange, inexplicable sense that she might be the only person in the world I could really care about.”” [Tahereh Mafi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tahereh-mafi/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The narrator feels a unique, deep connection, believing she may be the only one they truly care about. **In simple terms:** A rare, deep emotional bond is felt. Key Takeaway Cherish rare connections. Themes love loneliness self-discovery Mood hopeful introspective Type romantic philosophical When to use this quote - romantic relationships - self-reflection - mental health Key Concepts Existential intimacy emotional rarity Questions to Reflect On - Is this feeling mutual? - How does this affect self-worth? 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