“Because you get your hopes up, and then people decide they don’t want you anymore,” she practically whispered before her voice turned steely. “That’s why I never let my happiness or survival depend on others. It means I eliminate the disappointment.”
L.H.Cosway & Penny Reid, The Hooker and the Hermit However, I am rich. I just didn’t get that way until you came into my life. Love, friendships, and a happy heart. That’s what makes me rich.
Kaylee Ryan, Never with Me
“One of these days, you’re going to trust that I will always stand beside you, behind you, and in front of you when you’ll let me.”
“All three, huh?” I ask, fighting back the tears. I don’t know what I did to have this man come into my life, but I will forever be grateful.
“Beside you because I want to be your partner in life.” He kisses my left cheek. “Behind you because you don’t need me to speak for you. You need my support, and you will always have it.” He kisses my right cheek. “In front of you because I want to protect you. I know you don’t need it, but I want to do it all the same.” He kisses my lips softly.
Kaylee Ryan, Never with Me
For so long I thought that if I let someone in they’d hurt me. That’s what I saw growing up. That people walk all over you when you let them in.
Lauren Blakely, My favorite holidate
I was so terrified that romance would never work out and I hate being vulnerable, and I somehow thought keeping all my feelings locked up would be safer. Then when everything blew up, I just shut down.
Lauren Blakely, My favorite holidate
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