The People We Keep

by Allison Larkin

Women notice more. They pay attention to tiny details, so it’s easier for them to break you apart from the inside.

People can do so many horrible things to make themselves feel important, so if he feels important from being kind, he’s better than most.

It’s a weird thing to say. Pride for someone else always seemed to me like it had to come from seeing the journey. You knew how hard it was for them to get there and you felt invested in their success.

“If someone changes so much that they’re barely the same person, who are you even missing?”