Fall in love Quote by Siri Hustvedt
““I have always felt that there is a triangular quality to every love affair. There are two lovers and a third element - the idea of being in love itself. I wonder if it is possible to fall in love without this third presence, an imaginary witness to love as a thing of wonder, cast in the glow of our deepest stories about ourselves.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Shaking of Things, 2010
Love is framed as a triangle: two lovers plus the concept of love itself, an imagined witness that gives the affair meaning.
In simple terms: Love needs a third, imagined element.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the role of narrative in love.
Themes
romance
philosophy
psychology
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- creative writing
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
triadic love
self‑reflection
narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you need a story to feel love?
- Can love exist without self‑consciousness?
A Different Perspective
May overlook love that feels purely mutual without self‑analysis.
