What's your heart telling you to do? I don't know.' Maybe, you're trying too hard to hear it.

You've gotten so caught up in being alone that you're afraid of what might happen if you actually find someone else that can take you away from it.

He thought of her often, and he missed the companionship they'd once shared and the friendship that had been the bedrock of their marriage at its best.

everyone - you included - is on her best behavior in the beginning of a relationship. Sometimes little quirks turn out to be big ones, and the big advantage that women have - sometimes the only advantage - is their intuition.

Or maybe watching you enjoy a carefree summer while you fell in love was what kept me out of the hospital in the first place.

Deep in her heart, she wasn't sure she deserved to be happy, nor did she believe that she was worthy of someone who seemed...normal.

Finally getting control of myself, I kissed her again, then brought my hand to her face, gently running my fingers over her cheek. I marveled at the softness of her skin, the gentleness I saw in her eyes. Even now she was perfect.