Emotions Quote by Lionel Shriver
““...it's not all it's cracked up to be, having real emotions. I know that with the most dazzling men there have been times I've been terribly bored and I am sure they've been equally bored with me. Then much of life is indeed boring, and that's nobody's fault…Myself, I've been in the very arms of a beloved and felt nothing, when the only choice was whether to admit I felt nothing or to lie. The hardest thing about loving someone is those moments when you're not. And there are inevitablty such moments; the amount of trust required to get past them is stupendous.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Mandibles, by Lionel Shriver, 2008
Love can be empty, and trusting through those voids demands immense courage.
In simple terms: Love may feel empty; trust is essential.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate honesty and patience in relationships.
Themes
love
trust
emptiness
relationships
Mood
reflective
melancholic
hopeful
Type
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- romantic partnership
- long‑term marriage
- friendship
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
emotional intimacy
psychological resilience
attachment theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize genuine affection versus habit?
- What steps build trust after feeling empty?
A Different Perspective
Even with trust, emotional gaps can persist and cause pain.
