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“I was nervous. How was I to know he loved me? It might be just an affair. Why did we ever say just? Though at that time men and women tried each other on, casually, like suits, rejecting whatever did not fit.” quote by Margaret Atwood
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““I was nervous. How was I to know he loved me? It might be just an affair. Why did we ever say just? Though at that time men and women tried each other on, casually, like suits, rejecting whatever did not fit.””

Margaret Atwood

About This Quote

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

Uncertainty in love leads to questioning motives, while casual encounters are treated like disposable clothing.

In simple terms: Love uncertainty makes you doubt motives; casual flings are like suits.

Key Takeaway

Seek clarity before committing emotionally.

Themes

love uncertainty casual sex

Mood

thoughtful melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • relationships
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

feminist literature psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “just an affair” mean to you?
  • How do you differentiate love from convenience?
A Different Perspective

Casual attitudes can mask deeper emotional needs.

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