I realise it's proved to people that I don't love them. It's dawning on me now that if I say I love someone: it's like lying, really. As long as I'm taking it, the lie continues. I've got a lot of proving myself to do.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Realizes that substance use makes expressions of love feel dishonest.
- In plain terms
- While using, saying I love someone feels like a lie because I'm proving myself.
- What can you take from it?
- Substance use can undermine authenticity in relationships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does addiction ruin love?
- How to be honest with yourself?
Another view
Love can still exist even when flawed by habits.
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