I have something I need to tell you he says. I run my fingers along the tendons in his hands and look back at him. I might be in love with you. He smiles a little. Im waiting until Im sure to tell you though.Thats sensible of you I say smiling too. We should find some paper so you can make a list or a chart or something.I feel his laughter against my side his nose sliding along my jaw his lips pressing my ear.Maybe Im already sure he says and I just dont want to frighten you.I laugh a little. Then you should know better.Fine he says. Then I love you.

I have a history of making decisions very quickly about men. I have always fallen in love fast and without measuring risks. I have a tendency not only to see the best in everyone but to assume that everyone is emotionally capable of reaching his highest potential. I have fallen in love more times than I care to count with the highest potential of a man rather than with the man himself and I have hung on to the relationship for a long time sometimes far too long waiting for the man to ascend to his own greatness. Many times in romance I have been a victim of my own optimism.

You dont love someone because theyre perfect you love them in spite of the fact that theyre not.

If hes not calling you its because you are not on his mind. If he creates expectations for you and then doesnt follow through on little things he will do same for big things. Be aware of this and realize that hes okay with disappointing you. Dont be with someone who doesnt do what they say theyre going to do. If hes choosing not to make a simple effort that would put you at ease and bring harmony to a recurring fight then he doesnt respect your feelings and needs. Busy is another word for asshole. Asshole is another word for the guy youre dating. You deserve a fcking phone call.

The real lover is the man who can thrill you by kissing your forehead or smiling into your eyes or just staring into space.

We loved with a love that was more than love.

Where there is love there is life.

If I can stop one heart from breaking I shall not live in vain.

If you like her if she makes you happy and if you feel like you know her---then dont let her go.

Im in love with you he said quietly.Augustus I said.I am he said. He was staring at me and I could see the corners of his eyes crinkling. Im in love with you and Im not in the business of denying myself the simple pleasure of saying true things. Im in love with you and I know that love is just a shout into the void and that oblivion is inevitable and that were all doomed and that there will come a day when all our labor has been returned to dust and I know the sun will swallow the only earth well ever have and I am in love with you.