--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Love is a funny thing; there’s the kind…" description: "\"“Love is a funny thing; there’s the kind that’s like you’re five and you’re looking up at your Mum’s face as she reads you a bedtime story. Then there’..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/275/anonymous-1_feel_love-is-a-funny-thing-there-s-the-kind-t_2494834.jpg" --- # Love is a funny thing; there’s the kind that’s like you’re… ![“Love is a funny thing; there’s the kind that’s like you’re five and you’re looking up at your Mum’s face as she reads you a bedtime story. Then there’s the kind that makes you nervous and twists in your stomach. Then there’s the kind that makes you feel like you’re holding everything of worth in…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/275/anonymous-1_feel_love-is-a-funny-thing-there-s-the-kind-t_2494834.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/275/anonymous-1_feel_love-is-a-funny-thing-there-s-the-kind-t_2494834.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/275/anonymous-1_feel_love-is-a-funny-thing-there-s-the-kind-t_2494834.jpg) > ““Love is a funny thing; there’s the kind that’s like you’re five and you’re looking up at your Mum’s face as she reads you a bedtime story. Then there’s the kind that makes you nervous and twists in your stomach. Then there’s the kind that makes you feel like you’re holding everything of worth in your hands.”” [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. Love is described in three stages: innocent childhood affection, anxious adult desire, and the weight of responsibility for something precious. **In simple terms:** Love changes from simple comfort to intense responsibility. Key Takeaway Recognize love’s evolving demands. Themes love growth responsibility Mood reflective introspective Type emotional philosophical When to use this quote - parent‑child bonding - romantic relationships - caregiving - personal reflection Key Concepts emotional development attachment burden Questions to Reflect On - How does love shift as you mature? - What responsibilities does love bring? A Different Perspective Love can become overwhelming and cause anxiety. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Love](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/love/) ## Related quotes > [Love is funny. 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