I truly believe that while love can hurt, love can also heal.

Did you ever realize you have more opinions about my life than your own life?

I suddenly understood that even love and caring weren't always enough. They were the concrete bricks of our relationship, but unstable without the mortar of time spent together, time without the threat of imminent separation hanging over us.

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.

He was from a different class, too poor, and they would never approve if their daughter became serious with someone like him.

People in pain don’t always see things as clearly as they should.

I came to the conclusion that unrealized hopes, even small ones, were always wrenching.