--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I’ll still be missing you as much as…" description: "\"I’ll still be missing you as much as ever. I’l still smile at the memory of you. I’ll still be - Okay, I’ll say it again - loving you, but I won’t aban..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ffe/jerry-spinelli-1413_abandon_i-ll-still-be-missing-you-as-much-as-eve_844295.png" --- # I’ll still be missing you as much as ever. I’l still smile… ![“I’ll still be missing you as much as ever. I’l still smile at the memory of you. I’ll still be - Okay, I’ll say it again - loving you, but I won’t abandon myseld for you. I cannot be faithful to you without being faithful to myself.” quote by Jerry Spinelli](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ffe/jerry-spinelli-1413_abandon_i-ll-still-be-missing-you-as-much-as-eve_844295.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ffe/jerry-spinelli-1413_abandon_i-ll-still-be-missing-you-as-much-as-eve_844295.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ffe/jerry-spinelli-1413_abandon_i-ll-still-be-missing-you-as-much-as-eve_844295.png) > “I’ll still be missing you as much as ever. I’l still smile at the memory of you. I’ll still be - Okay, I’ll say it again - loving you, but I won’t abandon myseld for you. I cannot be faithful to you without being faithful to myself.” [Jerry Spinelli](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerry-spinelli/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Expresses enduring love while asserting self‑care, highlighting the balance between affection and personal integrity. **In simple terms:** Love without losing oneself; self‑respect matters. Key Takeaway Prioritize self‑respect in relationships. Themes love self‑care identity boundaries Mood reflective empathetic Type literary emotional When to use this quote - romantic relationships - friendships - family dynamics Key Concepts emotional intelligence personal growth Questions to Reflect On - How do you maintain self‑identity in love? - When is self‑care essential? 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