--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Lust is what keeps you wanting to do it…" description: "\"Lust is what keeps you wanting to do it even when you have no desire to be with each other. Love is what makes you want to be with each other even when..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bed/judith-viorst-3988_desire_lust-is-what-keeps-you-wanting-to-do-it_1533840.jpg" --- # Lust is what keeps you wanting to do it even when you have… ![“Lust is what keeps you wanting to do it even when you have no desire to be with each other. Love is what makes you want to be with each other even when you have no desire to do it.” quote by Judith Viorst](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bed/judith-viorst-3988_desire_lust-is-what-keeps-you-wanting-to-do-it_1533840.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bed/judith-viorst-3988_desire_lust-is-what-keeps-you-wanting-to-do-it_1533840.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bed/judith-viorst-3988_desire_lust-is-what-keeps-you-wanting-to-do-it_1533840.jpg) > “Lust is what keeps you wanting to do it even when you have no desire to be with each other. Love is what makes you want to be with each other even when you have no desire to do it.” [Judith Viorst](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/judith-viorst/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Lust drives desire for the act itself, while love drives desire for the person, even without sexual urge. **In simple terms:** Lust wants the act; love wants the person. Key Takeaway Recognize different motivations in relationships. Themes love desire relationships motivation Mood reflective thoughtful Type analytical philosophical When to use this quote - dating - long‑term partnership - sexual intimacy - emotional bonding Key Concepts psychology human behavior Questions to Reflect On - Do you prioritize act over partner? - How can you balance both? 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