The Best Relationships

“The best relationships in our lives are the best 

not because they have been the happiest ones, 

they are that way because they have stayed strong 

through the most tormentful of storms.” 

~ Pandora Poikilos, Excuse Me, My Brains Have Stepped Out

I Define Connection

“I define connection as the energy that exists 

between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; 

when they can give and receive without judgment; 

and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” 

~ Brené Brown

Can Officially Confirm

“Can officially confirm that the way to a man's heart 

these days is not through beauty, food, sex, 

or alluringness of character, but merely the

 ability to seem not very interested in him.” 

~ Helen Fielding, Bridget Jones's Diary

Misgivings, n.

Happy 6th Anniversary to this Blog on July 27th!  :)

“misgivings, n.

Last night, I got up the courage to ask you if you regretted us.

"There are things I miss," you said. "But if I didn't have you, I'd miss more.” 

~ David Levithan, The Lover's Dictionary

Six Hundred and Forty Fish Later

“Six hundred and forty fish later, the only thing 

I know is everything you love will die. 

The first time you meet someone special, 

you can count on them one day being dead and in the ground.” 

~ Chuck Palahniuk, Survivor

Statistically Speaking

“Statistically speaking, there is a 65 percent chance 

that the love of your life is having an affair. Be very suspicious.” 

~ Scott Dikkers, You Are Worthless: 

Depressing Nuggets of Wisdom Sure to Ruin Your Day

Failed Relationships

“Failed relationships can be described

 as so much wasted make-up.” 

~ Marian Keyes, Watermelon

V-Day...

“V-Day…if you need this one day in a year to show 

everyone else you truly care for “your loved one,” 

I think it’s quite stupid. 

I hate this commercialism. 

It’s all artificial, and has nothing to do with real love.” 

~ Jess C Scott, EyeLeash: A Blog Novel

There Are So Many Things

“There are so many things that demand to be said. 

Where did you go? 

Do you ever think about me? 

You've ruined me. Are you okay? 

But of course, I can't say any of that.” 

~ Gayle Forman, Where She Went

He Knew One of the Women Well

“He knew one of the women well, 

and had shared his universe with her. 

They had seen the same mountains, and the same trees, 

although each of them had seen them differently. 

She knew his weaknesses, his moments of hatred, of despair. 

Yet she was there at his side. They shared the same universe.” 

~ Paulo Coelho, The Valkyries

Through My Love For You

“Through my love for you, 

I want to express my love for the whole cosmos, 

the whole of humanity, and all beings. 

By living with you, 

I want to learn to love everyone and all species. 

If I succeed in loving you,

 I will be able to love everyone and all species on Earth... 

This is the real message of love.” 

~ Thich Nhat Hanh, Teachings on Love

You Can Take This Mouth

“you can take this mouth

this wound you want

but you can't kiss

and make it

better.” 

~ Daphne Gottlieb, Why Things Burn

A Busy, Vibrant, Goal-Oriented Woman

“A busy, vibrant, goal-oriented woman is so much more attractive 

than a woman who waits around for a man to validate her existence.” 

~ Mandy Hale, The Single Woman: Life, Love, and a Dash of Sass

When Dealing With People

“When dealing with people, remember you 

are not dealing with creatures of logic, 

but with creatures bristling with prejudice 

and motivated by pride and vanity.” 

~ Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and Influence People

That's When I Finally Got It

“That's when I finally got it. I finally understood. 

It wasn't the thought that counted. 

It was the actual execution that mattered, 

the showing up for somebody. 

The intent behind it wasn't enough. 

Not for me. Not anymore. 

It wasn't enough to know that deep down, he loved me. 

You had to actually say it to somebody, 

show them you cared. 

And he just didn't. Not enough.” 

~ Jenny Han, It's Not Summer Without You