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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.” quote by Isabel Allende
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“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.”

Isabel Allende

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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and cherish unconditional love.

Themes

intimacy unconditional love relationships parenthood

Mood

thoughtful emotional

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • family life
  • romantic partnership
  • friendship
  • parenting

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What relationships feel unconditional to you?
  • How do you nurture unconditional love?
A Different Perspective

Conditional intimacy can cause insecurity.

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