Love Quote by Ebba Haslund
““I've been imagining that I loved Hans Jorgen. How stupid and how dishonest. It was Gro I loved, Gro who meant something to me. But naturally I couldn't admit. What I felt had to be directed towards a legitimate channel. As if there's nothing but purely sexual love! As if love, whatever guise it takes - love for another person - can ever be shameful and ugly.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Mellom to hjerter” by Ebba Haslund, 1970
The speaker recognizes that their affection was misdirected, confusing genuine love with sexual desire, and feels shame for loving someone considered inappropriate.
In simple terms: I realized my love was misplaced and felt ashamed.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge true feelings and confront self‑deception.
Themes
love
self‑deception
identity
shame
authenticity
Mood
conflicted
introspective
Type
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- self‑reflection
- personal growth
- accepting sexuality
Key Concepts
psychology
ethical reflection
emotional honesty
Questions to Reflect On
- What does authentic love look like for you?
- How do you separate desire from genuine affection?
A Different Perspective
Love can be tangled with societal judgments, complicating self‑acceptance.
