Love Quote by Tarryn Fisher
““Forget all you know - I said to myself. This is the one you belong with. I don't know how I knew that. Maybe our souls touched underneath that tree. Maybe I decided to love her. Maybe love wasn't our choice. But when I looked at that woman, I saw myself differently. And it wasn't in a good light. Not a thing would keep me from her. And that could make a person do things they never thought themselves capable of. What I felt for her scared the hell out of me. It was a consuming obsession. In truth, I'd barely touched on the obsession. That was still coming.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Wives of the Other Side, Tarryn Fisher, 2020
The narrator confronts an intense, unsettling attraction that feels both inevitable and terrifying, revealing how love can become an all‑consuming obsession that reshapes self‑perception.
In simple terms: A powerful, frightening love changes how we see ourselves.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when passion turns into obsession.
Themes
love
identity
obsession
self‑perception
danger
Mood
intense
conflicted
reflective
Type
literary
emotional
cautionary
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- self‑discovery
- emotional crises
- personal boundaries
Key Concepts
psychology
attachment
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries are you willing to cross for love?
- How can you differentiate healthy love from destructive obsession?
A Different Perspective
Obsessions can blind judgment and lead to harmful actions.
