I could scarcely bear to look at her eyes. They promised such intimacies.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Eyes can reveal deep longing or promises of closeness that are hard to bear.
- In plain terms
- Looking at her eyes was hard because they promised too much intimacy.
- What can you take from it?
- Eyes often reveal unspoken desires.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do eyes tell you?
- Are you afraid of intimacy?
Another view
Reading eyes can lead to misinterpretation.
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