--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Sometimes, it seems that the problems of…" description: "\"“Sometimes, it seems that the problems of two people who love each other are hopeless, the wall that separates them too high to ever surmount. But thei..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ba3/linda-goodman-38809_deeply-hurt_sometimes-it-seems-that-the-problems-of_674689.jpg" --- # Sometimes, it seems that the problems of two people who… ![“Sometimes, it seems that the problems of two people who love each other are hopeless, the wall that separates them too high to ever surmount. But their problems would all dissolve, simply disappear, if they would only touch hands—or hearts—or minds—or even touch noses—and whisper just one word…” quote by Linda Goodman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ba3/linda-goodman-38809_deeply-hurt_sometimes-it-seems-that-the-problems-of_674689.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ba3/linda-goodman-38809_deeply-hurt_sometimes-it-seems-that-the-problems-of_674689.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ba3/linda-goodman-38809_deeply-hurt_sometimes-it-seems-that-the-problems-of_674689.jpg) > ““Sometimes, it seems that the problems of two people who love each other are hopeless, the wall that separates them too high to ever surmount. But their problems would all dissolve, simply disappear, if they would only touch hands—or hearts—or minds—or even touch noses—and whisper just one word: “magic!” For love is magic, the secret power all who love possess without realizing it. No matter how great the injury, or how bitter the words, love will erase it all, as if it had never been. But not without the desire and effort to do so on the part of the one who has inflicted the pain—not without the quality of forgiveness on the part of the one who’s been deeply hurt. Desire, effort and forgiveness, intermingled, are necessary to release love’s force and power.”” [Linda Goodman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/linda-goodman/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Love's power can heal, but requires desire, effort, and forgiveness from both partners. **In simple terms:** Love heals when both give effort and forgiveness. Key Takeaway Cultivate desire, effort, and forgiveness in relationships. Themes love healing forgiveness effort desire relationships Mood hopeful reflective empathetic Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - Couples therapy - conflict mediation - personal growth workshops - relationship counseling Key Concepts Emotional intimacy conflict resolution psychological healing Questions to Reflect On - What steps can you take to foster forgiveness? - How does desire sustain love during hardship? A Different Perspective Healing may be limited without genuine willingness to change. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Love](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/love/) [Magic](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/magic/) [Magic Love](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/magic-love/) ## Related quotes > [Magic is love. All magic should be performed out of love. 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