It was the men I deceived the most that I loved the most

It was the men I deceived the most that I loved the most

Marguerite Duras, a French novelist, playwright, and filmmaker, was known for her complex and often controversial relationships with men. Throughout her life, she had numerous affairs and marriages, often deceiving the men she was involved with. However, despite her deceitful behavior, Duras claimed that it was the men she deceived the most that she loved the most.

One of the most famous examples of Duras' tumultuous relationships was her affair with the French writer and filmmaker, Robert Antelme. Duras met Antelme during World War II when they were both members of the French Resistance. Despite being married to another man at the time, Duras fell deeply in love with Antelme and the two began a passionate affair. However, Duras' feelings for Antelme were complicated by her own insecurities and fears of abandonment, leading her to deceive him and manipulate their relationship.