--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I've always heard that you'll know, but I…" description: "\"I've always heard that you'll know, but I never understood it. With Peter, we even broke up after we dated for a year, for two or three months, but I s..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c76/mariska-hargitay-5252_broke_i-ve-always-heard-that-you-ll-know-but-i_2717767.jpg" --- # I've always heard that you'll know, but I never understood… ![“I've always heard that you'll know, but I never understood it. With Peter, we even broke up after we dated for a year, for two or three months, but I still knew. I knew there was something different about this union. Even through the hard times, it was like "How are we going to get through this?” quote by Mariska Hargitay](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c76/mariska-hargitay-5252_broke_i-ve-always-heard-that-you-ll-know-but-i_2717767.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c76/mariska-hargitay-5252_broke_i-ve-always-heard-that-you-ll-know-but-i_2717767.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c76/mariska-hargitay-5252_broke_i-ve-always-heard-that-you-ll-know-but-i_2717767.jpg) > “I've always heard that you'll know, but I never understood it. With Peter, we even broke up after we dated for a year, for two or three months, but I still knew. I knew there was something different about this union. Even through the hard times, it was like "How are we going to get through this?” [Mariska Hargitay](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mariska-hargitay/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Intuitive certainty about a relationship can persist despite uncertainty, guiding decisions through deeper connection. **In simple terms:** A gut feeling can signal a unique bond. Key Takeaway Trust your intuition in relationships. Themes intuition relationships trust Mood contemplative optimistic Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - dating periods - conflict moments - life transitions - major decisions Key Concepts emotional intelligence attachment theory decision making Questions to Reflect On - How do you differentiate intuition from fear? - When has intuition led you right? 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