Quote You think that holding someone hard will bring...

“You think that holding someone hard will bring them closer. You think that you can hold them so hard that you'll still feel them, embossed on you, when you pull away.Every time Eleanor pulled away from Park, she felt the gasping loss of him.” - Rainbow Rowell

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Have you ever felt the urge to hold onto someone so tightly that you never want to let go? It's a common human instinct to believe that physical closeness can somehow strengthen emotional bonds. We think that by holding someone hard, we can keep them close to us forever.

But the truth is, no amount of physical force can replace genuine connection. You can hold onto someone as tightly as you want, but if the emotional bond isn't there, they will still slip away from you. Eleanor's experience with Park serves as a poignant reminder of this.

When Eleanor tried to hold onto Park with all her might, she only felt a sense of loss when she eventually pulled away. It's a heartbreaking realization that physical closeness alone is not enough to sustain a relationship. True connection requires more than just a tight grip.

Embossed on you is the image of someone you love, etched into your heart and soul. You may think that by holding onto them tightly, you can preserve that image forever. But the reality is that true love transcends physical touch.

It's the moments of genuine connection, the shared experiences, and the deep understanding that truly bind two people together. No amount of physical closeness can replace the emotional intimacy that comes from truly knowing and understanding someone.

So next time you feel the urge to hold onto someone hard, remember that true closeness comes from the heart, not just the hands. It's the emotional bond that truly keeps someone close to you, not the physical grip.

Let go of the idea that physical closeness is the key to a lasting connection. Instead, focus on nurturing the emotional bond you share with someone, and you'll find that they will always be close to you, even when they are physically far away.

Remember, it's not the strength of your grip that keeps someone close, but the depth of your connection. Cherish the moments of true connection and understanding, and you'll find that you never have to hold onto someone hard to keep them close to you.




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