Quote by Charles Baxter

What's agitating about solitude is the inner voice telling you that you should be mated to somebody, that solitude is a mistake. The inner voice doesn't care about who you find. It just keeps pestering you, tormenting you--if you happen to be me--with homecoming queens first, then girls next door, and finally anybody who might be pleased to see you now and then at the dinner table and in bed on occasion. You look up from reading the newspaper and realize that no one loves you, and no one burns for you.

What's agitating about solitude is the inner voice telling y

Summary

This quote reflects the distressing aspect of solitude, as it portrays the inner voice that constantly reminds an individual of their perceived need to be in a romantic relationship. The voice disregards personal compatibility, merely nagging and tormenting with the idea of finding someone, whether it be homecoming queens, girls next door, or anyone who might provide occasional companionship. The quote captures the feeling of loneliness and the longing for love and connection, emphasizing the realization that there is no one who loves or desires the individual.

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Love Relationships Solitude Settling

By Charles Baxter

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