hubris, n.Every time I call you mine, I feel like I'm forcing it, as if saying it can make it so. As if I'm reminding you, and reminding the universe: mine. As if that one word from me could have that kind of power.

Summary

This quote reflects a sense of longing and the desire for control in a relationship. The speaker acknowledges that labeling someone as "mine" may be an act of hubris, suggesting they feel that simply claiming ownership cannot truly guarantee a lasting connection. It implies the speaker's need to assert their possessiveness as a form of reassurance or affirmation, as if by uttering the word, they are attempting to exert control over their feelings and the universe's actions.

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