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Dream Quote by Kristen Kehoe

“I know you were mad and scared, and I guess I don’t blame you. But you were my dream, too, Mia, for a long time. I thought that if I had you, I could do anything. And then when I had you, I knew I had everything. It took you walking away to make me realize that a dream doesn’t change even if you…” quote by Kristen Kehoe
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““I know you were mad and scared, and I guess I don’t blame you. But you were my dream, too, Mia, for a long time. I thought that if I had you, I could do anything. And then when I had you, I knew I had everything. It took you walking away to make me realize that a dream doesn’t change even if you can’t have it. It just waits.””

Kristen Kehoe

About This Quote

Source Novel: “Dreams of Mia”, 2021

A lost love remains a constant dream, unchanged by possession, teaching that some aspirations persist beyond reality.

In simple terms: Unattained love stays an ideal.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the value of unattainable dreams.

Themes

love loss dreams acceptance

Mood

nostalgic hopeful

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationship breakup
  • creative writing
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology attachment theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this say about idealizing past relationships?
  • Can letting go transform the dream?
A Different Perspective

It may romanticize unhealthy attachment.

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