Quote by Alma Katsu

She was telling me that I had a life of disappointment before me if I continued to love him as I did. A love that is too strong can turn poisonous and bring great unhappiness. And then, what is the remedy? Can you unlearn your heart's desire? Can you stop loving someone? Easier to drown yourself; easier to take the lover's leap.

She was telling me that I had a life of disappointment befor

Summary

This quote speaks to the warning of the potential consequences of holding too intense of a love for someone. The speaker's acquaintance is cautioning them about the path they are on, asserting that an overpowering love can become toxic and lead to immense unhappiness. The questions raised regarding the remedy highlight the difficulty of unlearning one's deep desires and ceasing to love someone. The quote suggests that it may seem easier to resort to extreme measures or even self-destruction rather than confronting the complicated nature of intense love.

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Love Pain Heartbreak Romance

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