Choice Quote by Emily Giffin
““I miss us too. I always have and I probably always will. Sometimes there are no happy endings. No matter what, I'll be losing something, someone. But maybe that's what it all comes down to. Love, not as a surge of passion, but as a choice to commit to something, someone, no matter what obstacles or temptations stand in the way. And maybe making that choice again and again, day in and day out, year after year,says more about love than never having a choice to make at all.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The One and Only by Emily Giffin, 2015
Love is a continual, conscious choice to stay committed despite obstacles, not just fleeting passion.
In simple terms: Love is a choice, not just passion.
Key Takeaway
Choose commitment daily, despite challenges.
Themes
love
commitment
choice
obstacles
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
romantic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- long‑term partnerships
- marriage counseling
- friendship maintenance
- personal growth
Key Concepts
relationship theory
psychology of attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- What daily actions reinforce love?
- How do you handle temptations that test commitment?
A Different Perspective
Sustaining love can be exhausting and may require sacrifice.
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