Two stems twist together, one bearing pink blossoms and the other wilted, against a terracotta background.

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Why is it that we don't always recognize the moment when love begins but we always know when it ends?

— L.A. Story  ·  1991

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

Love's beginning can pass unnoticed, while its ending feels painfully clear. The question draws attention to that difference without trying to settle it. It suggests that recognising what you had may be easier once it is lost than while it is quietly taking shape.

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