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Feeling wanted Quote by Jennifer Brown

“I'd called Marin a nuisance, had made her feel unwelcome and unwanted, the same way I was feeling now. Not being wanted was the loneliest feeling in the world, it seemed, and if I could have had one more moment with Marin, I would have been sure to tell her I didn't mean it. She wasn't a pest. I…” quote by Jennifer Brown
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““I'd called Marin a nuisance, had made her feel unwelcome and unwanted, the same way I was feeling now. Not being wanted was the loneliest feeling in the world, it seemed, and if I could have had one more moment with Marin, I would have been sure to tell her I didn't mean it. She wasn't a pest. I loved her. She was wanted. More than she could ever know.””

Jennifer Brown

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Unwanted Guest, 2015

Feeling unwanted creates deep loneliness; expressing love can restore connection.

In simple terms: Unwanted feels lonely; love restores.

Key Takeaway

Show love before it's too late.

Themes

loneliness love regret reconciliation

Mood

sad hopeful

Type

emotional reflective

When to use this quote

  • relationship repair
  • conflict resolution
  • personal apology

Key Concepts

attachment emotional honesty vulnerability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you express love without expectations?
  • What steps can you take to avoid feeling unwanted?
A Different Perspective

Love may not always be reciprocated despite effort.

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