Dependence Quote by Mary Balogh
““I am free, you see," she said, "to love or to withhold love. Love and dependence need no longer be the same thing to me. I am free to love. That is why I love you, and it is the way I love you.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Love and Other Lies, Mary Balogh, 2015
The speaker declares personal freedom to love without being dependent, separating affection from need.
In simple terms: I can love without needing love in return.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love as a choice, not a necessity.
Themes
love
freedom
independence
relationships
self‑care
Mood
reflective
hopeful
intimate
Type
literary
romantic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic partnership
- friendship
- self‑growth
- therapy
- parenting
Key Concepts
autonomy
emotional intelligence
boundaries
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you equate love with dependence?
- How can you practice loving freely?
A Different Perspective
Love can still become a source of code if boundaries blur.
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