Baby Quote by Isabel Allende
“It's such an intimate and profound relationship that it cannot be unconditional. I can only compare the intimacy of sex with the intimacy of the mother with a newborn baby. But with a newborn baby, it is unconditional.”
About This Quote
Intimacy can be profound yet conditional; unlike a mother's unconditional love for a newborn, other bonds may lack that certainty.
In simple terms: Some deep connections are not unconditional.
Recognize and cherish unconditional love.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family life
- romantic partnership
- friendship
- parenting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What relationships feel unconditional to you?
- How do you nurture unconditional love?
Conditional intimacy can cause insecurity.