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“I weep for Narcissus, but I never noticed that Narcissus was beautiful. I weep because, each time he knelt beside my banks, I could see, in the depths of his eyes, my own beauty reflected.”
“You don’t always have to cross a bridge when you come to it. You can plan ahead, tunnel underneath, or even learn to swim if you have to. There is always a way to change sides if you make up your mind to do it.”
― His & Hers
― His & Hers
“When we’re close, we expect our friend to challenge us, push back, and be honest even when it hurts. Healthy relationships thrive on that.”
― Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships
― Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships
“Writing what you wished was the most dangerous form of wishful thinking.”
― The Bonesetter's Daughter
― The Bonesetter's Daughter
“By and large, people are not providing bad support on purpose. In fact, they often think they’re doing a good job.”
― Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships
― Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships
“Silence is my favorite symphony; I can’t think clearly when life gets too loud.”
― His & Hers
― His & Hers
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