David LevithanI didn't want to see her. I was desperate to see her. I wanted to hold it together. I wanted to melt down right at her feet and scream, Look what you've done to me.
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I didn't want to see her. I was desperate to see her. I wanted to hold it together. I wanted to melt down right at her feet and scream, Look what you've done to me. When you are in love, you are desperate to see the person you love.
You want to be able to express your feelings, but you can’t. You are filled with shame and guilt because you know that if you see the person you love, you will fall apart. It is better for your feelings if they remain hidden.
Source: How They Met, And Other Stories
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