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Unconditional love. That's what this is. I love him, as…

“Unconditional love. That's what this is. I love him, as is, fully. I've had to stop arm wrestling with the facts. Why me? Didn't I already have a big love once? And lost it? So why should I get it again? I've had to stop trying to look for cracks and flaws to prove that it's not as good as it…” quote by Augusten Burroughs
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““Unconditional love. That's what this is. I love him, as is, fully. I've had to stop arm wrestling with the facts. Why me? Didn't I already have a big love once? And lost it? So why should I get it again? I've had to stop trying to look for cracks and flaws to prove that it's not as good as it seems. Because it's as good as it seems. Even when we fight, we fight inside the container of good. Somehow, through a flip of the coin, I ended up here. Feeling like somebody at the top of the heart-lung transplant recipient list. Damaged but invigorated and fucking lucky.””

Augusten Burroughs

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker describes a deep, unconditional love that persists despite past heartbreak and self‑doubt, emphasizing acceptance of the beloved as they are.

In simple terms: Love that accepts fully despite flaws.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love without over‑analyzing.

Themes

love acceptance vulnerability healing gratitude

Mood

hopeful reflective grateful

Type

personal emotional inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationship challenges
  • recovering from loss
  • personal growth
  • coping with illness
  • building trust

Key Concepts

unconditional love self‑acceptance resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you nurture unconditional love while maintaining healthy boundaries?
  • What habits help you stop seeking flaws in a partner?
A Different Perspective

The intensity of the feeling may be romanticized, overlooking practical relationship work.

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