Friendship Quote by Padma Aon Prakasha
““Many people you think you love, and who think they love you, do not really love you, and you do not love them. This can be shocking to feel and see; yet in this seeing, and by being honest, a basis for true love can start to be established. Generally, it is not friendships we seek – it is wound-ships, ways to collude with others who have similar or totally opposite wounds so you can both stay in the wound, thinking this charge is ‘love.’ And we can become addicted to this. We use each other, like tools, to stop feeling and seeing ourselves.””
About This Quote
Source Article: “The Illusion of Love in Wounded Relationships” (online essay)
Many relationships are built on mutual wounds rather than genuine love, leading to addictive, unhealthy patterns.
In simple terms: Love can be confused with shared pain.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic connection beyond shared wounds.
Themes
relationships
love
psychology
addiction
self‑awareness
Mood
thoughtful
somber
Type
psychological
advice
When to use this quote
- counseling
- support groups
- mindfulness
- boundary setting
- personal therapy
Key Concepts
codependency
emotional wounds
attachment theory
self‑esteem
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you tell if love is genuine or wound‑based?
- What steps help break the cycle of co‑dependency?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated patterns is difficult and may require professional help.
