Feelings Quote by Sam Shepard
“I don't understand my feelings. I really don't. I don't understand how I could hate you so much after so much time. How, no matter how much I'd like to not hate you, I hate you even more. It grows.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Buried Child, 1978
A speaker expresses deep, paradoxical hatred that intensifies despite attempts to suppress it, highlighting emotional confusion and self‑contradiction.
In simple terms: I feel intense, growing hatred I can't control.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and explore conflicting emotions.
Themes
conflict
self‑contradiction
intense emotions
hate
self‑awareness
Mood
conflicted
intense
melancholic
Type
emotional
reflective
When to use this quote
- marital breakdown
- family estrangement
- personal therapy
- emotional self‑reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
human relationships
Questions to Reflect On
- What underlying needs are being unmet?
- How can you transform this hatred into understanding?
A Different Perspective
Hate may mask deeper pain or unresolved issues.
