Love is so unpredictable. Sometimes you'll know a man for years and then one day, boom! Suddenly you see him in a different way. And other times, it's that first date, that first moment. That's what makes it so great.

If this was my forever, I wouldn't want to spend it here.

But as was so often the case, it was the one person missing who you thought about more than the ones who were right in front of you.

Two a.m.' He swallowed, then said, "You know. The person you can call at two a.m. and, no matter what, you can count on them. Even if they're asleep or it's cold or you need to be bailed out of jail...they'll come for you. It's like, the highest level of friendship.

Conciseness is underrated

There comes a point when things are undeniable and can't be hidden any longer. Even from yourself.

I don't lie." "You don't lie," I repeated. "That's what I said." "Ever." "Nope." Sure you don't, I thought.