Love doesn't mean anything if you're not willing to make a commitment.

What happens in the past, is in the past. But don't be surprised if it comes back and haunts you.

No buts," he said, "because there are none. You see yourself as someone who couldn't get away. I see the courageous woman who escaped. You see yourself as someone who should be ashamed or guilty because she let it happen. I see a kind, beautiful woman who should feel proud because she stopped it from happening ever again. Not many women have the strength to do what you did.

I may be irresponsible but I am a good irresponsible.

but it wasn't just about my feelings. The more I got to know you, the more I was certain that you'd do whatever it took to provide for your family. That was important to me. You have to understand that back then, a lot of people our age wanted to change the world. Even though it's a noble idea, I knew I wanted something more traditional. I wanted a family like my parents had, and I wanted to concentrate on my little corner of the world. I wanted someone who wanted to marry a wife and a mother, and someone who would respect my choice.

But a risk-free life wasn't much of a life, really, and if she was going to change, she might as well start now.

Proximity bred familiarity, and familiarity bred comfort.