Affair Quote by Rose Tremain
“When you've finished a piece of work you've had a kind of love affair with it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015
Finishing a work you love feels like a romantic relationship ending, mixing pride and loss.
In simple terms: Completing beloved work feels like a love affair ending.
Honor the process and allow closure.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- finishing a novel
- completing a project
- ending a partnership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does ending a creative piece teach you?
- How do you celebrate completion?
Attachment can hinder moving to new projects.