Bubonic plague Quote by Stephen Dobyns
““The obsession was gone. We liked each other, even loved each other. And our sex was still good, but the hunger was gone. Either it just wore out or we wore each other out. A passion like that pushes everything else out of its path. You can't be married and have jobs and children and work and write and have something like an emotional bubonic plague.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Obsession” (date unknown)
Intense love can become a consuming obsession that eventually fades, leaving a void where passion once dominated daily life.
In simple terms: Passion can burn out, leaving emptiness.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when passion becomes harmful.
Themes
love
obsession
intimacy
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- creative collaborations
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
relationship dynamics
emotional burnout
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate love from obsession?
- What restores balance after passion fades?
A Different Perspective
Obsessions may mask deeper issues.
