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Love Quote by Anne Sexton

“I've grown tired of love You are the trouble with me I watch you walk right by” quote by Anne Sexton
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“I've grown tired of love You are the trouble with me I watch you walk right by”

Anne Sexton

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Love and Trouble”, 1970

Love becomes a source of frustration and obsession, causing emotional fatigue.

In simple terms: Love feels exhausting and troublesome.

Key Takeaway

Recognize when love drains you.

Themes

love frustration obsession

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • creative writing
  • therapy

Key Concepts

emotional labor boundaries

Questions to Reflect On

  • What boundaries can you set?
  • How do you reclaim emotional energy?
A Different Perspective

Romanticizing pain can hinder healthy coping.

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