--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It's not love that hurts. It's the…" description: "\"It's not love that hurts. It's the infatuation with what we so blindly and foolishly accept as love that hurts. True love should never have to hurt.\" —..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/77a/anonymous-1_acceptance_it-s-not-love-that-hurts-it-s-the-infatu_1934873.jpg" --- # It's not love that hurts. It's the infatuation with what… ![“It's not love that hurts. It's the infatuation with what we so blindly and foolishly accept as love that hurts. True love should never have to hurt.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/77a/anonymous-1_acceptance_it-s-not-love-that-hurts-it-s-the-infatu_1934873.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/77a/anonymous-1_acceptance_it-s-not-love-that-hurts-it-s-the-infatu_1934873.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/77a/anonymous-1_acceptance_it-s-not-love-that-hurts-it-s-the-infatu_1934873.jpg) > “It's not love that hurts. It's the infatuation with what we so blindly and foolishly accept as love that hurts. True love should never have to hurt.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Infatuation masquerading as love causes pain; true love should be gentle. **In simple terms:** Blind passion hurts more than love. Key Takeaway Seek authentic, respectful relationships. Themes love pain illusion authenticity Mood thoughtful reflective Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - Romantic relationships - self‑reflection - personal growth Key Concepts Attachment idealization emotional health Questions to Reflect On - Do you differentiate between love and infatuation? - How can you foster healthier love? 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