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“Love's never a fair trade.” quote by Margaret Atwood
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“Love's never a fair trade.”

Margaret Atwood

About This Quote

Source Poem: "Love's Trade" by Margaret Atwood, 1975

Love is not a fair exchange; it involves imbalance and sacrifice.

In simple terms: Love isn’t fair.

Key Takeaway

Accept love’s imperfections.

Themes

love inequality sacrifice expectations reality

Mood

melancholic thoughtful reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • personal reflection
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

feminist critique relationship dynamics social commentary

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes love feel unfair?
  • How can partners address imbalance?
A Different Perspective

Fairness isn’t always possible in love.

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