Love, by reason of its passion, destroys the in-between…
“Love, by reason of its passion, destroys the in-between which relates us to and separates us from others. As long as its spell lasts, the only in-between which can insert itself between two lovers is the child, loves own product. The child, this in-between to which the lovers now are related and which they hold in common, is representative of the world in that it also separates them; it is an indication that they will insert a new world into the existing world. Through the child, it is as though the lovers return to the world from which their love had expelled them. But this new worldliness, the possible result and the only possibly happy ending of a love affair, is, in a sense, the end of love, which must either overcome the partners anew or be transformed into another mode of belonging together.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love creates a bond that separates lovers from the world, but a child becomes a new bridge that both connects and divides, challenging the original intimacy.
In simple terms: Love isolates, but a child reconnects lovers to the world.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how children reshape relationships.
Themes
love
family
intimacy
transformation
Mood
introspective
complex
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- marriage
- parenthood
- creative collaborations
- life transitions
Key Concepts
psychology
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does parenthood alter the dynamics of love?
- Can love survive the shift from dyadic to triadic?
A Different Perspective
The child may also create new tensions and responsibilities.