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Letting go Quote by Kate McGahan

“Some loves are like the tide. Like water washing over you then slipping through your fingers. They come and they go. They come and they go.” quote by Kate McGahan
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““Some loves are like the tide. Like water washing over you then slipping through your fingers. They come and they go. They come and they go.””

Kate McGahan

About This Quote

Love can be fleeting and elusive, arriving and departing like water that slips through one’s grasp.

In simple terms: Some loves are temporary and hard to hold.

Key Takeaway

Emotional impermanence.

Themes

love transience emotion

Mood

melancholic nostalgic

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • breakups
  • short‑term romances
  • unrequited affection

Key Concepts

ephemeral relationships attachment theory

Practical Applications

  • Cultivate emotional resilience
  • Value experiences over possession

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a love lasting versus fleeting?
  • How does acceptance of transience affect emotional health?
A Different Perspective

Not all love is fleeting; deep bonds can endure despite change.

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