But there have been times where I have not fully allowed myself to experience everything with Michael because I just . . . it’s a pinch-yourself moment. It’s like, ‘This can’t be real.’ He would say, ‘I love you,’ and I would say, ‘I know.’ And then I would try to make myself know. It’s ridiculous to even hear myself say it. I’m a smart girl. I have fancy degrees. But the circuits still don’t fire for me on this.” “On feeling loved?” I asked. “On feeling romantically loved,” she answered. “We’ve had several conversations in which I’ve said, ‘I think you should break up with me because I think
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