I always felt insecure and in the way - but most of all I felt scared. I guess I wanted love more than anything else in the world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Monroe admits to feeling scared and insecure throughout her life. Her core desire was simple: to feel loved more than anything else.
- In plain terms
- She felt insecure and scared, wanting love above all else.
- What can you take from it?
- Love is often the deepest need beneath insecurity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you truly seeking?
- How do you handle insecurity?
Another view
Seeking love to fix insecurity can lead to dependency.
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