How to Fall in Love

by Cecelia Ahern

I believed that most things were possible if you put your mind to it, but I was also realistic: ‘most’ implied not everything.

If a person’s behaviour has a negative effect on your life, you have to communicate with them, share the problem, discuss it, come to a conclusion.

You can’t sit on your couch at home and expect to fall in love. You have to be an active participant in the process.

‘You’re a fixer, Christine, but if you really want to help someone, to be a friend to them, sometimes you need to listen and let them do the work themselves. Be there for him. That’s all.’

My problem was, I was unhappy with me. You made me like me again. You helped me live my life again. And whether I have you or not, it won’t mean I’ll jump, or end my life. I need to be happy with me.