It's a weakness to apologize before hearing what the other person's grievances are. You don't want to end up creating new grievances where there were none to begin with. Another Daddy-ism, if you hadn't already guessed.
Gabrielle ZevinSomeday, weโll run into each other again, I know it. Maybe Iโll be older and smarter and just plain better. If that happens, thatโs when Iโll deserve you. But now, at this moment, you canโt hook your boat to mine, because Iโm liable to sink us both.
Gabrielle ZevinSaying you're through with romance is like saying you're done with living, Betty. Life is better with a little romance, you know.
Gabrielle Zevin