la douleur exquise

literally "the exquisite pain" - the particular agony of wanting someone who doesn't want you

origin: france

"ive witnessed that la douleur exquise is the most heart wrenching pain a person can experience."

by aImondmiIk June 20, 2019

la douleur exquise

the exquisite pain of wanting someone that you know you can never have, and knowing that you will still try to be with them.
has drug like effects.

kate: so you'll sleep with him and then you'll hate him for sleeping with you and hate yourself for doing it?
lauren: yea. i'm psyched.

by Marie Claremont March 28, 2004

la douleur exquise

The pain of loving someone that you know you can never have; by circumstance or subjective decision.

Married to one; but loving another.

by hb March 30, 2004

La Douleur Exquise

The exquisite pain of loving someone unattainable.

"Was I addicted to the pain, the exquisite pain, of loving someone so unattainable?"

by Charlotte June 8, 2004

la douleur exquise

One Heart split in two. One part loving a husband as a friend and companion; the other part loving an unattainable lover.

Have been married for 21 years... have been loving another man for 25 years....

Pain is definitely there

by Mrs. Jones December 26, 2004

La Douleur Excuise

When your best friend falls in love with your boyfriend. And then sits on that for 6 effing months. And doesn't say anything about it. And flirts with him in public. And TELLS HIM TO STRIP FOR HER.

Wow, what a great example of La Douleur Excuise! She threw out hoes before bros!

by thisisbikesexual December 1, 2017