Be you Quote by Susan Mallery
““The worst part is the unknown. The pain of being alone, the loneliness, is familiar. You've dealt with that. You understand it. But loving someone, risking everything, is unknown. There's no way to know how bad it's going to be. You barely survive the pain of being alone, so how can you deal with anything worse? So you don't bother to try.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Bodyguard” by Susan Mallery, 2015
Facing love’s uncertainty feels scarier than familiar loneliness, making people avoid risking deeper connections.
In simple terms: Love’s unknown feels worse than being alone.
Key Takeaway
Don’t let fear of the unknown stop you from trying love
Themes
fear
loneliness
love
risk
relationships
Mood
anxious
hopeful
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- dating
- starting a new relationship
- confiding in a partner
- seeking intimacy
Key Concepts
attachment theory
emotional risk
self‑sabotage
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you gain if you faced the unknown?
- How can you reframe fear as curiosity?
A Different Perspective
Sometimes the fear of loss can be more paralyzing than the pain of solitude.
