Show him who I am, help him to see that even though I am no beauty, I'm still a woman, I still long to love, to be loved, to make a family with a man who is bound into my heart
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker wants to be seen for her humanity and capacity for love despite her appearance.
- In plain terms
- She wants him to see she is a woman who loves, not just her looks.
- What can you take from it?
- Inner worth and desire for connection matter more than beauty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you want to be seen?
- Does beauty matter to you?
Another view
The quote assumes appearance is the primary barrier to being loved.
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