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Cherished Quote by Loree Lough

“He'd never felt more loved or wanted than when he was with Bess. Had never felt more important or cherished than when in her arms. Was it wrong to want her on every human level? Not wrong, perhaps, but not right, either…” quote by Loree Lough
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““He'd never felt more loved or wanted than when he was with Bess. Had never felt more important or cherished than when in her arms. Was it wrong to want her on every human level? Not wrong, perhaps, but not right, either…””

Loree Lough

About This Quote

Source Short Story: Unnamed, 2020

Intense love can feel both right and wrong, creating internal conflict about desire and morality.

In simple terms: Love feels both right and wrong, causing inner conflict.

Key Takeaway

Accept complex feelings without judgment.

Themes

love desire morality conflict

Mood

conflicted thoughtful

Type

emotional philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • friendships
  • self‑reflection
  • therapy
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

psychology ethics human relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines “right” love?
  • How to reconcile desire with ethics?
A Different Perspective

Desire may lead to harmful actions.

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