unrequited love is the best kind. But I can tell you with certainty, Robbie, that the other kind of love, the kind I received from your father for more than two decades, is far more necessary.
In Jan Ellison's "A Small Indiscretion," the narrator reflects on the complexities of love, contrasting the idea of unrequited love with the deep, enduring affection they experienced from a significant other for many years. While unrequited love may hold a certain allure or excitement, the narrator emphasizes that the love they received was essential and fulfilling. The quote highlights the importance of mutual love and the stability it brings over time,...