I know what kind of things I myself have been irritated by in detective stories. They are often about one or two persons, but they don't describe anything in the society outside.

I don't know if I want a steady relationship, but I'm terrified of losing you.

Lie rather still because this is the first time I've used this equipment.

[Her] greatest fear, which was so huge and so black that it was of phobic proportions, was that people would laugh at her feelings.

I'm unhappy. I don't want to fall in love with you. It'll hurt far too much when it's over

If love is liking someone an awful lot, then I suppose I'm in love with several people.

As the situation developed, the futility of attempting suicide in the middle of a hospital became apparent.