Harder Quote by Masha Tupitsyn
“Love has been the ontological pattern for me. And also the withholding pattern. I am still on hold with regards to love. And the longer one is on hold, in suspense, on a search, the harder, paradoxically, it is to continue with a search.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Love, Masha Tupitsyn, 2023
Love is both a guiding pattern and a withheld one, leaving one in suspense; the longer the wait, the harder it becomes to keep searching.
In simple terms: Love can feel like a waiting game that grows harder over time.
Balance desire with patience.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- personal reflection
- mindfulness practice
- journaling about love
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “on hold” mean for you?
- How can you transform suspense into active growth?
Holding onto love can cause stagnation and missed opportunities.