I say good night-night I tuck him in tight. But things are not right. What is this? An infant kiss That sends my body tingling?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker performs a caretaking act that unexpectedly triggers a physical reaction. The boundary is caretaker and lover blurs.
- In plain terms
- Tucking someone in causes unexpected physical feelings.
- What can you take from it?
- Care can trigger intimacy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What actions trigger feelings?
- How do you define care?
Another view
Physical reactions do not always imply romantic intent.
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