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Dreaming Quote by Tera Lynn Childs

“I know about love. U know about wanting and dreaming and wishing with every piece of your soul. I know enough to recognize the difference between the parts that are real and the parts are only in my fantasy.'... 'Like when she cries and my heart tears into little shreds, and all I can think of is…” quote by Tera Lynn Childs
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““I know about love. U know about wanting and dreaming and wishing with every piece of your soul. I know enough to recognize the difference between the parts that are real and the parts are only in my fantasy.'... 'Like when she cries and my heart tears into little shreds, and all I can think of is making her forget the source of her sadness.'... 'Thats real.'... 'And fantasy... 'Believing she might ever feel the same way.””

Tera Lynn Childs

About This Quote

The speaker distinguishes between genuine emotional pain and imagined longing, yearning for a love that may never be reciprocated.

In simple terms: Real love vs. fantasy

Key Takeaway

Desire can blur reality

Themes

love fantasy longing pain self‑deception

Mood

yearning conflicted

Type

poetic introspective

When to use this quote

  • writing a love letter
  • processing a breakup
  • day‑dreaming about a crush

Key Concepts

romantic yearning emotional honesty

Practical Applications

  • creative writing
  • therapy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we tell when longing is a fantasy?
  • What does it mean to love someone who cannot love us back?
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