I'd smile so much my face would crack in two Then you could fix it with your kissing glue I'd like that Yes, I'd like that
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Describes extreme vulnerability in love where pain is met with affection.
- In plain terms
- I would smile until I broke if you could fix me with kisses.
- What can you take from it?
- Love often requires enduring pain for connection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What pain do you accept for love?
- Is healing always worth the cost?
Another view
Relying on others to fix emotional cracks can enable abuse.
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