Come up Quote by Anita Shreve
“And so a person can never promise to love someone forever because you never know what might come up, what terrible thing the person you love might do.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Summer, 2008
Love cannot be guaranteed forever because unforeseen events may alter relationships dramatically.
In simple terms: Love is uncertain; future events can change it.
Accept love's impermanence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marriage
- long‑term partnerships
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can we do to prepare for unexpected relationship changes?
- How does acknowledging uncertainty affect intimacy?
People may cling to false security.