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“One summer of protein shakes and Proactiv and he thinks he’s God’s gift to womankind.
Helen of Troy, anyone? Not exactly an aspirational lifestyle. Far better to have a noble brow, or graceful figure, or some other subtly striking feature for the discerning admirer to notice, preferably after they learned to appreciate your strength of character.
“There was a man who claimed to love this woman because she was such a free spirit, passionate and intelligent and not afraid to speak her mind, but when push came to shove, he was like, ‘Sorry, I’m going to marry your passive-aggressive cousin instead because she’s better at faking it to fit in.’”
Most people wanted to have what everyone else wanted, as if forming their own opinions was too mentally taxing.
Nowadays the list of things you’re supposed to master is a lot longer. Be pretty! And smart! And sporty! They call it being well-rounded, but sometimes it feels like they’re saying the same thing as in the olden days: Pretend to be perfect in every way!
From damned if you do to damned if you don’t: the story of women’s lives.
“Be true to yourself and other people will see your worth. If they’re worth your time.”
Why do people in books always let themselves do things they know they’ll regret? It’s like they’ve never heard of self-control. I just want to yell at the page, Stop! Before it’s too late!
“It’s the nature of existence. To err is human. We screw up, and then screw up some more.”
“The part in books where supposedly smart characters screw up their lives because it’s just too hard”—he made a crybaby face, fists twisting in front of his eyes—“to tell someone the truth.”
I’m not sure I like the way he made me feel like a burden. I want someone who wants me.”
exfuckingactly
“Exactly. You should definitely put that in my next love letter. I could get into this whole literary girlfriend thing.”
Ok i love him
