Quote by Piper Perabo

You can only really open yourself up so far to someone that you don't truly love - you keep something back when you know somewhere in your gut that this relationship is going to be forever.

You can only really open yourself up so far to someone that

Summary

This quote suggests that true vulnerability and complete openness in a relationship can only be achieved when there is genuine love and a belief that the relationship will last forever. It implies that when we are uncertain about the longevity of a relationship, there is a tendency to hold back, keeping a part of ourselves guarded. It reflects the notion that trust and complete emotional intimacy can only be fully established when there is love and commitment present in a relationship.

By Piper Perabo

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