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and I ignored him the way you do when you’re trying to stay married.
because this town’s motto should be: We Are Neither Up Nor Coming.
If someone leaves you, it’s because they didn’t want to be with you. All you lost was someone who didn’t want to be there anyway.”
“You’re not a victim here. Or anywhere. That’s what this whole movie’s about.”
Having full control over that number is almost my favorite part of my new life. That and being able to spread out like a starfish in my own bed. I digress.
You never forget your first red flag.
“Have you ever felt like you’re disappearing?” he asks. “Like you’re sure one day you’re going to wake up and find that the truest parts of yourself have been replaced by someone else’s plans?”
“I ate some soup and read a little and fell asleep. Perfect afternoon.
The basic truth of parenting fills my heart: If your kids are okay, you don’t really have any problems.
Two people who love each other and are looking in the same direction can build a wonderful life.
There’s a diagnosis in there somewhere.”
What happens at Thanksgiving stays at Thanksgiving, right?”
But time and sunshine bring growth, and life unfolds just the way it’s supposed to.
