Life, he decided, was for living, not for having, and he wanted to experience every moment that he could.

If hers are the stars in the nighttime sky, mine are the haunted empty spaces in between.

I've come to understand that arguing with [my wife] about it has never solved anything. So instead of denying it, I've learned to take her hands, look her in the eyes, and respond with those three magic words every woman wants to hear: "You're right, sweetheart.

Don't let fear govern your decision.

The ocean has been singing to me, and the song is that of our life together.

I don't know. I really don't. While I was in the living room, I kept asking myself what I really wanted in life." She squeezed his hand. "And do you know what the answer was? The answer was that I wanted two things. First, I want you. I want us. I love you and I always have.

He liked her; it was as simple as that.