Funny Story

by Emily Henry

If a person lets you down, it’s time to reconsider what you’re asking of them.

“Your life can be totally full without a romantic relationship.

You can’t force a person to show up, but you can learn a lesson when they don’t. Trust people’s actions, not their words.

Why can’t I stop missing the dad I never had? Why is he this constant dull ache in my heart? I knew he wouldn’t change. But a part of me kept hoping I had changed enough that he couldn’t hurt me, or that this new iteration of me would be the one worth sticking around for. That I’d fixed whatever’s so broken in me that I can’t be loved.

if I’ve learned anything from parenting, it’s that it matters way more that you’re present than that you’re perfect. Just be here, really be here, and the kids will love it.”