I had to learn to value myself before I could expect to be valued by others

But in real life, happily-ever-after is just the beginning. It's where life starts.

Love without trust. The difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul

I had to learn to value myself before I could expect to be valued by others

There are things in the human mind that are not meant to be seen or touched, things seldom even acknowledged by our conscious selves. Fantasies, impulses, rages, hatreds, primitive instincts. They're buried deep, usually, and that's where they belong.

Sometimes reality is better than dreams

Saying that you love is easy, but living up to those simple words is the most difficult thing you'll ever do.