Blaming Quote by Diana Peterfreund
““Look at us. You look like death, my friend, and I’m sure I do, too. We’ll never stop blaming ourselves. I guess that’s the price of love?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost Girls by Diana Peterfreund, 2015
Love can make us feel both alive and dead, and we often blame ourselves for the pain it brings.
In simple terms: Love causes mixed feelings and self‑blame.
Key Takeaway
Accept love’s complexity without self‑judgment.
Themes
love
self‑blame
identity
pain
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationship crises
- grief
- self‑acceptance
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does self‑blame affect love?
- Can love be both destructive and healing?
A Different Perspective
Love’s intensity can mask personal responsibility.
