The anxiety of falling in love could not find repose except in bed. (p. 269)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The stress of romantic longing finds rest only in intimacy.
- In plain terms
- Love anxiety rests only when in bed.
- What can you take from it?
- Intimacy resolves romantic stress.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What relieves your anxiety?
- How does love affect rest?
Another view
It ignores other ways to cope with emotional anxiety.
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