Feel Quote by Norman Mailer
“One thing I've learned in all these years is not to make love when you really don't feel it; there's probably nothing worse you can do to yourself than that.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New York Times, 1975
Love should be genuine; forced intimacy harms both parties and erodes self‑respect.
In simple terms: Love must be genuine.
Only love when you truly feel it.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- sexual health
- personal boundaries
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you ignored your feelings?
- What are the costs of inauthentic intimacy?
Forced love can cause lasting emotional damage.