--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I know what it’s like to be torn between…" description: "\"I know what it’s like to be torn between a love so pure it burns you deep down in a place you didn’t know someone could touch you and between your oath..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/88b/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_duty_i-know-what-it-s-like-to-be-torn-between_3083340.jpg" --- # I know what it’s like to be torn between a love so pure it… ![“I know what it’s like to be torn between a love so pure it burns you deep down in a place you didn’t know someone could touch you and between your oath and duties. Between the love of a father you’ve always known and one you know you can depend on forever versus a love that’s new and untested. But…” quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/88b/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_duty_i-know-what-it-s-like-to-be-torn-between_3083340.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/88b/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_duty_i-know-what-it-s-like-to-be-torn-between_3083340.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/88b/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_duty_i-know-what-it-s-like-to-be-torn-between_3083340.jpg) > “I know what it’s like to be torn between a love so pure it burns you deep down in a place you didn’t know someone could touch you and between your oath and duties. Between the love of a father you’ve always known and one you know you can depend on forever versus a love that’s new and untested. But you know what I learned? It’s a lot easier to live without my father’s love than it is to live without Phoebe’s. (Urian) (Acheron didn’t speak as Urian left him alone.) That just makes you want to vomit, doesn’t it? (Jaden)” [Sherrilyn Kenyon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sherrilyn-kenyon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character struggles between inherited love and a new, uncertain love, ultimately realizing the latter's irreplaceable value despite pain. **In simple terms:** Choosing between old and new love, realizing the new is essential. Key Takeaway Recognize and honor the love that truly sustains you. Themes love conflict family loyalty growth Mood conflicted poignant Type narrative emotional When to use this quote - family dynamics - romantic relationships - personal crisis Key Concepts attachment theory emotional dilemma self‑discovery Questions to Reflect On - What does it mean to love someone more than a parent? - How can you honor both loves? 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