Choice Quote by Emily Giffin
““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, 2015
Love is a deliberate, ongoing commitment despite obstacles, not just fleeting passion.
In simple terms: Love is a choice, not just feeling.
Key Takeaway
Commit daily, choose love over temptation.
Themes
love
commitment
obstacle
choice
relationships
Mood
emotional
hopeful
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage
- long‑term friendships
- career partnerships
- family caregiving
Key Concepts
existential commitment
psychology of love
long‑term partnership
Questions to Reflect On
- What does choosing love mean when it hurts?
- How do you balance personal growth with commitment?
A Different Perspective
Love alone may not overcome deep incompatibility or abuse.
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