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“I look for that confirmation that if I didn’t have you, I’d still be a person someone would want.” quote by David Levithan
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““I look for that confirmation that if I didn’t have you, I’d still be a person someone would want.””

David Levithan

About This Quote

Source Novel: Every Day, 2012

The narrator worries that without a loved one, they might lose their sense of self-worth.

In simple terms: Self‑worth tied to another.

Key Takeaway

Value yourself beyond relationships.

Themes

self‑esteem dependency love

Mood

introspective hopeful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • breakups
  • loneliness
  • self‑discovery
  • relationship anxiety

Key Concepts

identity validation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you define yourself by who loves you?
  • How can you build self‑esteem independently?
A Different Perspective

Self‑worth should not depend on others.

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