Contempt Quote by Anonymous
“I know I'm not completely over him. He still crosses my mind several times a day, but with each one of those times, a feeling of contempt also passes through my heart. Maybe if this happens enough, my heart will become completely hardened to him, and I'll get to the point where he doesn't affect me anymore.”
About This Quote
The speaker hopes repeated negative thoughts will eventually desensitize them to a former lover, aiming for emotional hardness.
In simple terms: Trying to harden the heart through repeated contempt.
Key Takeaway
Accept emotions, seek healthy coping.
Themes
heartbreak
self‑protection
emotional resilience
Mood
sad
reflective
Type
personal
emotional
When to use this quote
- relationship breakup
- daily rumination
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
psychological defense
emotional numbing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you process loss without fostering contempt?
- What healthier habits replace this cycle?
A Different Perspective
Emotional numbness can impede healing and lead to bitterness.
![“I had to get over [him]. For months now, a stone had been sitting on my heart. I'd shed a lot of tears over [him], lost a lot of sleep, eaten a lot of cake batter. Somehow, I had to move on. [Life] would be hell if I didn't shake loose from the grip he had on my heart. I most definitely didn't…” quote by Kristan Higgins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0bf/kristan-higgins-3756_affair_i-had-to-get-over-him-for-months-now-a-s_2377700.jpg)
![“Every person of any rank in the left, from voter on up to cabinet member to elected official in the Democrat Party, has contempt. We [Republicans] are the number one enemy. And they will put aside whatever differences they have.” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08a/rush-limbaugh-28_cabinets_every-person-of-any-rank-in-the-left-fro_29974.jpg){kind=icon}