You can't get stuck on what should have happened. That doesn't help you.

I give myself a good cry if I need it, but then I concentrate on all good things still in my life.

Well, for one thing, the culture we have does not make people feel good about themselves. We're teaching the wrong things. And you have to be strong enough to say if the culture doesn't work, don't buy it. Create your own. Most people can't do it.

there are a few rules I know to be true about love and marriage: If you don't respect the other person, you're gonna have a lot of trouble. If you don't know how to compromise, you're gonna have a lot of trouble. If you can't talk openly about what goes on between you, you're gonna have a lot of trouble. And if you don't have a common set of values in life, you're gonna have a lot of trouble. Your values must be alike.' - Morrie Schwartz

Desire sets our compass, but real life steers our course.

But a desperate heart will seduce the mind.

We’re gonna make up for that. We’re gonna live a long time together.