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“...apparently you grow to love whom you're handed.” quote by Anne Tyler
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““...apparently you grow to love whom you're handed.””

Anne Tyler

About This Quote

Love can develop for people we are assigned or encounter, often unexpectedly.

In simple terms: We may love those we’re given.

Key Takeaway

Accept unexpected love.

Themes

love acceptance relationships

Mood

hopeful melancholic

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • friendship
  • family dynamics
  • work teams

Key Concepts

attachment theory fate choice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle love for someone unavailable?
  • Can you choose love?
A Different Perspective

Love may not be reciprocal.

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