And like a soprano shattering glass, Juliet heard something snap deep inside. It was the sound of her heart breaking.
Alexandra PotterWhen men see an attractive woman, they fantasize about sex. When women see an attractive man they fantasize about a relationship.
Alexandra PotterI was in love with the idea of him. An ideal of him. Of who I thought he was. Of who he used to be.
Alexandra PotterBecause you will meet somebody more exceptional than anyone you have ever know. Who will love you warmly as possible. And who will so completely attract you that you will feel you never really loved before.
Alexandra PotterMy chest tightens: seeing him so upset breaks my own heart. 'Don't you ever wish you could make that bit go away?" I say, feeling angry at the past. 'That you could erase those painful memories, forget they every happened, just remember the happy times you had together?' 'You must never say that,' he reprimands sternly. 'But why not?' I look at him in surprise. 'Because it's the bad memories that makes you appreciate the good ones. Don't ever wish them away. it's like your nan always used to say, "You need both the sun and the rain to make a rainbow".
Alexandra Potter