Man and wife were supposed to stay together because they'd made their vows in front of God and family.

Without suffering, there'd be no compassion.

Grown-ups always say that things are complicated.

It happens to everyone as they grow up. You find out who you are and what you want, and then you realize that people you've known forever don't see things the way you do. So you keep the wonderful memories, but find yourself moving on.

After all, if there is a heaven, we will find each other again, for there is no heaven without you.

I love you too, Will Blakelee," she whispered, leaning in to kiss him again.

The two of you, there's something uncanny about the way you two are with each other. I mean everything--the way you look at each other, the way she relaxes when you put your hand on her back, the way you both seem to know what the other is always thinking, it's always struck me as extraordinary. That's another reason I keep putting marriage off. I know I want something like what you two share, and I'm not sure I've found it yet. I'm not sure I ever will. And with love like that, they say anything's possible, right?