The worst part is the unknown. The pain of being alone, the loneliness, is familiar. You've dealt with that. You understand it. But loving someone, risking everything, is unknown. There's no way to know how bad it's going to be. You barely survive the pain of being alone, so how can you deal with anything worse? So you don't bother to try.

Summary

This quote highlights the fear and hesitation associated with taking risks in love. It illustrates the idea that the pain of being alone is known and somewhat bearable compared to the uncertainties and potential heartbreak that can come with loving someone deeply. The fear of opening oneself up to vulnerability and the possibility of experiencing even greater pain becomes a deterrent to trying at all.

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