John, I counted myself so plain, so poorly made, no honest love could come to me! Suspicion kissed you when I did; I never knew how I should say my love. It were a cold house I kept!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Abigail feels unworthy of love, admitting her coldness and suspicion damaged her relationship.
- In plain terms
- She thinks she is unlovable and that fear kept her from expressing love.
- What can you take from it?
- Fear and suspicion can ruin love.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What keeps you from loving fully?
- How do you handle self-doubt?
Another view
Sometimes love survives despite emotional distance.
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