Long distance relationships Quote by Steven Erikson
““To love in absence is to float on ever still waters. No sudden currents. No treacherous tides. No possibility of drowning. You and I, Onrack, have floated so for a very long time. ~ Kilava””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Kharkanas Trilogy, 2010
Love without presence is calm and safe, lacking turbulence but also lacking depth and risk.
In simple terms: Absence makes love safe but shallow.
Key Takeaway
Seek connection, not just comfort.
Themes
love
absence
risk
Mood
introspective
melancholic
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- long‑distance relationships
- online dating
- personal growth
Key Concepts
emotional intimacy
loneliness
relationship dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you prefer safety over passion?
- How does distance shape love?
A Different Perspective
Safety can become stagnation.
