Perhaps all the questions we ask of love to measure test probe and save it have the additional effect of cutting it short. Perhaps the reason we are unable to love is that we yearn to be loved that is we demand something love from our partner instead of delivering ourselves up to him demand-free and asking for nothing but his company.

I really dont see anything romantic in proposing. It is very romantic to be in love. But there is nothing romantic about a definite proposal. Why one may be accepted. One usually is I believe. Then the excitement is all over. The very essence of romance is uncertainty. If ever I get married Ill certainly try to forget the fact.

I might kiss you.I might be bad at it.Thats not possible.

I know Im not supposed to say this but I love you.

She was bendable light she shone around every corner of my day.

Its risky falling in love.I know that I answered. Ive been in love before. Its like a narcotic. At first it brings the euphoria of complete surrender. The next day you want more. Youre not addicted yet but you like the sensation and you think you can still control things. You think about the person you love for two minutes and forget them for three hours.But then you get used to that person and you begin to be completely dependent on them. Now you think about him for three hours and forget him for two minutes. If hes not there you feel like an addict who cant get a fix. And just as addicts steal and humiliate themselves to get what they need youre willing to do anything for love.What a horrible way to put it he said.

Deciding whether or not to trust a person is like deciding whether or not to climb a tree because you might get a wonderful view from the highest branch or you might simply get covered in sap and for this reason many people choose to spend their time alone and indoors where it is harder to get a splinter.

I was trying to make you jealous Simon screamed right back. His hands were fisted at his sides. Youre so stupid Clary. Youre so stupid cant you see anythingShe stared at him in bewilderment. What on earth did he mean Trying to make me jealous Why would you try to do thatShe saw immediately that this was the worst thing she could have asked him.Because he said so bitterly that it shocked her Ive been in love with you for ten years so I thought it seemed like the time to find out whether you felt the same about me. Which I guess you dont.

Ill be your family now he says. I love you I say. ....He stares at me. I wait with my hands clutching his arms for stability as he considers his response. He frowns at me. Say it again.Tobias I say I love you.

I have known her longer my smile said. True you have been inside the circle of her arms tasted her mouth felt the warmth of her and that is something I have never had. But there is a part of her that is only for me. You cannot touch it no matter how hard you might try. And after she has left you I will still be here making her laugh. My light shining in her. I will still be here long after she has forgotten your name.