She did love him, you know... It was a selfish, possessive love, but it was all she knew how to give
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The character acknowledges her love is flawed and self-centered but is all she knows how to express.
- In plain terms
- She loves him deeply but in a way that is selfish and possessive because it is all she understands.
- What can you take from it?
- Love can be genuine even if it is shaped by personal limitations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can love be pure if it is possessive?
- How do we express love when we lack tools?
Another view
It ignores the possibility that the love could be improved with growth.
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