23 Quotes About Closeness

"Closeness is the most important thing in any relationship. If you are not close, you cannot be happy." This statement has been attributed to Karl Lagerfeld, but it is most likely apocryphal. What is most important about this quote, however, is not its author or its veracity, but its closeness. You see, closeness is an essential component of all relationships Read more

It allows us to feel loved and supported by those around us, to feel comforted when we are sad or worried, and to enjoy the physical pleasures that come with touching our loved ones. Closeness also allows us to feel safe and secure when we are afraid or anxious. It's what allows us to relax and focus on someone else when we are feeling lonely.

Finally, closeness makes us happy. Studies show that people who are close to others tend to be happier than those who are not. So if you want happiness in your relationships—and you need a life partner—you should learn how to be close." - Laura Vanderkam

It is an absolute human certainty that no one can...
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It is an absolute human certainty that no one can know his own beauty or perceive a sense of his own worth until it has been reflected back to him in the mirror of another loving, caring human being. John Joseph Powell
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By the external appearance of your knowledge, you have attained (high) ranks and reverence with the people! So seek with Allah higher ranks and closeness by virtue of your hidden good deeds. And know that these two ranks, one cancels out the other. Wuhayb Ibn AlWird
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Still, we've attempted to argue when necessary; you've got to be able to let loose and even lose your temper a bit if you're finding it hard to breathe. Closeness has to be like running water; it mustn't stagnate and sour. Unknown
Empowered Women 101: You are either creating drama or creating...
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Empowered Women 101: You are either creating drama or creating memories together. The choice is yours. Shannon L. Alder
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The closest thing to Heaven, is having a peaceful mind, and a beautiful, pure heart. Anthony Liccione
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The key to happiness is under the doorstep rug. Ljupka Cvetanova
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People are like chains, the closer they are, the stronger they become. Federico Chini
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A man of God has many brothers. He is a wounded soldier - he is familiar with the pain one feels in his heart, as a close and loving brother, when a brother falls victim of evil men or turns to evil desires (the latter sometimes even betrayal). Because of this, too, he is and must be well-acquainted with and trained in the strengths of hope and the gentleness of forgiveness and mercy. Criss Jami
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There’s something about sitting alone in the dark that reminds you how big the world really is, and how far apart we all are. The stars look like they’re so close, you could reach out and touch them. But you can’t. Sometimes things look a lot closer than they are. Kami Garcia
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Keep those that influence you for the better close and never give them a reason to keep you far away. Shannon L. Alder
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Closeness eases the anxiety and depression of believing that no one really cares about you. It softens the frustration and anger that come with feeling that no one understands you. Suddenly, others become available to us. Suddenly, we feel better inside. Kira Asatryan
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Sticking to one person for a lifetime is not a waste of time or lack of better ones, it means you've found your place of eternity. Michael Bassey Johnson
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There is no medicine that can ignite the bond of love. Friendship is compulsory, love comes around when friendship ripes, and sex is a matter of choice. Michael Bassey Johnson
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CloserEven when your hand Already lies in mine Get closer. My heart Skips a beat Every time our eyes meet Just for a second Deep sound Your voice Echoes your every word Under my skin Devil Or God I pray You're my religion In you I trust Timeless And bodiless You make me feel When I climax Burning You are my FireMy Air, my Earth and WaterYou're my 5th element. Veronika Jensen
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The closer he was the less confident I was. Shannon A. Thompson
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When two persons are too close, they fall apart. Michael Bassey Johnson
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My sister and I are so close that we finish each other’s sentences and often wonder who’s memories belong to whom. Shannon Celebi
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Even when I press against him his presence is too far away. Johnny Rich
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No matter how close people get, they never reach each other. Including us now. Even now, there's a place where each of us is alone. Unknown
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I look at you And I want to build things Four walls A roof A room with a view I look at you And I want to build things A stack of logs A roaring fire A starlit night with you I look at you And I want to build things Hike a secret trailwhere the world cannot find us A bench built for two Picture this - lightning and thunder Picture this- my telephone number Picture this- discovery and wonder Picture this- the moon as we slumber I look at you And I want to build things I just need my hands Your smile And for you to want this too . Unknown
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Many of us have been taught to show caring by worrying about the other person, which doesn't truly create closeness because it prompts her to prove that everything is okay with her to ease your discomfort. In addition, we may try to show caring through advising or attempting to fix the other person's problems, which doesn't work for creating closeness because it places you in a superior position, the one who can fix things, seeding resentment in the other person. Kira Asatryan
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She doesnt want your dark embrace. She'll let you hold her for a short time but she won’t submit to that kind of weakness and she'll only let you get so close. In the past it was easier pushing you into the arms of another rather than face what was or what could be. She doesn't want to love; not now, so she'll close the door and toss the key. Donna Lynn Hope