I think this is the way love feels to people like you and me. Threatening and dangerous. We have to be in control, and love takes that away. People like usโฆ We can't tolerate vulnerability. But despite our best efforts, sooner or later love seems to catch up with us. And thenโฆAnd then we fall apart.
Susan Elizabeth PhillipsWas there some basic flaw in her makeup that made her keep falling in love with this man who couldnโt love her back?
Susan Elizabeth PhillipsIf I could put my brain in her body, the world would be mine for the taking.
Susan Elizabeth PhillipsIt must be hard being you,โ she said. โMr. Perfect on the outside. Dr. Evil on the inside.โ โItโs not that hard. The rest of the world isnโt as insightful as you.
Susan Elizabeth PhillipsShe threw up her hands. "All right. Why not?" Why not?" Sure." His arms fell to his sides. "That's it? I pour my heart out. I love you so much I've got freakin' tears in my eyes. And all I get in return is 'Why not'?" What did you expect? Am I supposed to fall all over you just because you've finally come to your senses?" Would it be too much to ask?"...He'd begun to glare at her again, his eyes growing stormier by the minute."When do you think you might be ready? To fall all over me, that is.
Susan Elizabeth Phillips