Tenderness is the repose of Passion
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Tenderness represents a calm state that comes after intense emotion has settled.
- In plain terms
- Gentleness is what remains when passion cools down.
- What can you take from it?
- Allow passion to settle into tenderness for lasting connection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle the transition from passion to calm?
Another view
Sometimes passion needs to remain active rather than rest.
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