Children Quote by Taylor Jenkins Reid
““I think I was just overly excitable about it because I loved him in a way I'd never thought possible. I knew that if I lost him, if I had to live without him, it would crush me. I needed him and I didn't just need him now, I needed him in the future. I needed him always. I wanted him always. I wanted him to be the father of my children. It's such a silly statement now; people say it all the time, they throw it around like it's nothing. And some people treat it like it is nothing, but it wasn't nothing to me. I wanted to have children with him someday. I wanted to be a parent with him. I wanted to have a child that was half him and half me. I wanted to commit to him and sacrifice for him. I wanted to lose part of myself in order to gain some of him. I wanted to marry him. So I wanted him to have meant it. I wanted it to be real.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, 2017
The speaker expresses an intense, idealized love and desire for a lifelong partnership, fearing loss and yearning for shared future and children.
In simple terms: She loves him deeply and wants a future together, including children.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and communicate realistic expectations in love.
Themes
love
commitment
future planning
family
identity
vulnerability
Mood
longing
hopeful
reflective
Type
romantic
personal
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- marriage counseling
- family planning
- self‑reflection
- relationship therapy
Key Concepts
romantic idealization
attachment
life partnership
parenthood
self‑sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of this love are realistic?
- How can you balance desire with personal boundaries?
A Different Perspective
Idealized love may overlook practical challenges and personal growth needs.
