When in a relationship, a real man doesn’t make his woman jealous of others, he makes others jealous of his woman.
You can be happy with someone who likes you despite your faults — until you meet someone who likes your faults.
Having someone wonder where you are when you don’t come home at night is a very old human need.
To be fully seen by somebody, then, and be loved anyhow – this is a human offering that can border on miraculous.
We accept the love we think we deserve.
If the relationship can’t survive the long term, why on earth would it be worth my time and energy for the short term?
In the end there doesn’t have to be anyone who understands you. There just has to be someone who wants to.
As important in a trusting relationship as the truths you share are the lies you never have to tell.