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Love Quote by Graham Greene

“When I began to realize how often we quarrelled, how often I picked on her with nervous irritation, I became aware that our love was doomed: love had turned into a love-affair with a beginning and an end.” quote by Graham Greene
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““When I began to realize how often we quarrelled, how often I picked on her with nervous irritation, I became aware that our love was doomed: love had turned into a love-affair with a beginning and an end.””

Graham Greene

About This Quote

The speaker realizes their relationship has become a temporary affair rather than lasting love, marked by frequent quarrels and irritation.

In simple terms: Their love is fleeting and ending because of constant conflict.

Key Takeaway

Recognize when a relationship is becoming unsustainable.

Themes

love conflict transience

Mood

reflective somber

Type

philosophical emotional

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • long‑term partnerships
  • dating
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

relationship dynamics emotional health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What patterns signal a relationship is ending?
  • Can conflict be transformed into growth?
A Different Perspective

It may romanticize the notion of doomed love without offering solutions.

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