52 Fights Quotes

“Every man is his own ancestor, and every man is his own heir.  He devises his own future; and he inherits his own past. – H. F. Hedge”
― Jennifer Jeanne Patterson, 52 Fights: A Newlywed's Confession

“Love doesn’t just sit there, like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; re-made all the time, made new. – Ursula K. Le Guin”
― Jennifer Jeanne Patterson, 52 Fights: A Newlywed's Confession

“Without self-confidence in your body image, you will find it difficult to maintain a relationship.”
― Jennifer Jeanne Patterson, 52 Fights: A Newlywed's Confession

“So why do I think that anger is the only way to get him to respond to my needs?  While Matt may not remember what all of our little fights were about, he will certainly remember how I made him feel.  What I’m learning through Matt – and what he’s learned through his work as a lawyer – is that an argument can be constructive or destructive, productive or unproductive.  Your words can be helpful or hurtful.  Accusations and moralistic judgments don’t help the situation.  It’s a fallacy to think you can say whatever you please to your spouse.  You can’t take back hurtful words.  So why do I sometimes forget the importance of good manners in marriage?”
― Jennifer Jeanne Patterson, 52 Fights: A Newlywed's Confession

“One falsehood spoils a thousand truths. – Saying (Ashanti)”
― Jennifer Jeanne Patterson, 52 Fights: A Newlywed's Confession

“For your love to stand the test of time, you must commit to behaviors that protect your marriage, in spite of how you feel about your spouse on that particular day.”
― Jennifer Jeanne Patterson, 52 Fights: A Newlywed's Confession