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 PhillipsShe's as plastic as you are. If you ever have kids, they'll come out of the birth canal with Fisher-Price stamped on their butts.
Susan Elizabeth PhillipsI finally figured out that not every crisis can be managed. As much as we want to keep ourselves safe, we can't protect ourselves from everything. If we want to embrace life, we also have to embrace chaos.
Susan Elizabeth PhillipsThe door closed behind her (Phoebe), and the two men regarded each other for a moment. Viktor spoke first. "I must have your promise, Coach, that you won't hurt her." Dan: "I won't." Viktor: "You spoke a little too quickly for my taste. I don't quite believe you." Dan: "I'm a man of my word, and I promise I won't hurt her." He flexed his hands. "When I murder her, I'll do it real quick so she won't feel a thing." Viktor sighed. "That's exactly what I was afraid of.
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