Broken ; heart Quote by Vicki Grant
““I could get in there with a total stranger and do the thirty-six questions and next thing you know I'm hopelessly smitten with some kind of, like, troll or something." "To the best of my knowledge, no trolls have applied." "Dumb question." He hasn't said that. She fiddled with the buttons on her overcoat, then sort of laughed. "Who am I kidding? The real problem would be if the troll didn't love me back.””
About This Quote
Source Film: The Last of Us, Episode 3, 2023
A character reflects on the absurdity of falling for someone who may not reciprocate feelings, comparing them to a mythical troll.
In simple terms: Falling for someone who might not love you feels like chasing a myth.
Key Takeaway
Beware of unreciprocated affection.
Themes
love
expectations
unrequited
mythical
humor
Mood
wry
reflective
hopeful
Type
humorous
cautionary
contemplative
When to use this quote
- online dating
- first meetings
- unbalanced relationships
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
romantic longing
self‑deception
fantasy
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you often idealize partners?
- How do you handle fear of rejection?
A Different Perspective
The quote humorously exaggerates the situation, which may downplay genuine emotional risk.
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