We can't live other people's lives for them. Even if we love them.

Marriages go through hard times. Sometimes you have to get in there and fight for your love. That's the only way for it to get better.

Thoughts - even fears - were airy things, formless until you made them solid with your voice and once given that weight, they could crush you.

And no one drank just one shot of tequila.

It’s a promise ring,” he said solemnly. “The lady at the store said it’s what you give the girl you love. It means I want to marry you someday.

Books + friendship = book club

To lose love is a terrible thing. But to turn away from it is unbearable. Will you spend the rest of your life replaying it in your head? Wondering if you walked away too soon or too easily? Or if you'll ever love anyone that deeply again?