--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The worst is always wanting you, but…" description: "\"The worst is always wanting you, but never being able to have you. Pushing you out of my mind for awhile until I see you again then it's like you never..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1d0/ekh-180604_i-still-love-you-lov_the-worst-is-always-wanting-you-but-neve_1593320.jpg" --- # The worst is always wanting you, but never being able to… ![“The worst is always wanting you, but never being able to have you. Pushing you out of my mind for awhile until I see you again then it's like you never left. Telling you I've always loved you and getting no response. The worst part about all of this is loving all this time when I'm nothing and…” quote by Ekh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1d0/ekh-180604_i-still-love-you-lov_the-worst-is-always-wanting-you-but-neve_1593320.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1d0/ekh-180604_i-still-love-you-lov_the-worst-is-always-wanting-you-but-neve_1593320.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1d0/ekh-180604_i-still-love-you-lov_the-worst-is-always-wanting-you-but-neve_1593320.jpg) > “The worst is always wanting you, but never being able to have you. Pushing you out of my mind for awhile until I see you again then it's like you never left. Telling you I've always loved you and getting no response. The worst part about all of this is loving all this time when I'm nothing and never will be anything to you.” [Ekh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ekh/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Unrequited love feels like yearning for something unattainable, causing pain and longing. **In simple terms:** Unrequited love hurts. Key Takeaway Accept feelings, seek healthy closure. Themes love longing pain unrequited self‑worth Mood sad hopeful Type reflective advice When to use this quote - breakups - self‑care - creative expression Key Concepts psychology emotion attachment Questions to Reflect On - How do you cope with unreciprocated affection? - What steps help you move forward? 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