Love Quote by Rupi Kaur
““where do we go from here my love when it's over and i'm standing between us whose side do i run to when every nerve in my body is pulsing for you when my mouth waters at the thought when you are pulling me in just by standing there how do i turn around and choose myself””
About This Quote
Source Poetry Collection: Milk and Honey, 2014
A yearning for love clashes with the need for self‑care, urging the speaker to choose personal boundaries over obsessive desire.
In simple terms: Love versus self‑care conflict
Key Takeaway
Prioritize yourself over unhealthy attachment.
Themes
love
self‑care
boundaries
desire
identity
Mood
conflicted
intense
reflective
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- personal crisis
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
attachment theory
emotional autonomy
self‑love
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you honor love while protecting yourself?
- What boundaries protect your identity?
A Different Perspective
Self‑care may feel selfish in intense love.
