“Being platonically dumped wouldn’t be so bad if people would acknowledge you have the right to be platonically heartbroken. But it’s just not part of our vocabulary. However much our society might pay lip service to friendship, the fact remains that the only love it considers important—important enough to merit a huge public celebration—is romantic love.”
― Spiritual Friendship: Finding Love in the Church as a Celibate Gay Christian
― Spiritual Friendship: Finding Love in the Church as a Celibate Gay Christian
“When you see a white woman and a white man eating dinner together, watching a movie, or drinking at a bar you probably think they are a couple. Not so fast! White people often engage in something called a “platonic friendship.” These arrangements feature a white male who is in love with a white female who needs companionship or access to someone with a car. The relationship is symbiotic for a long time as the white male believes he is making “progress” in his efforts to sleep with the white woman. The white female is in turn rewarded with companionship, someone to help her move, and an excellent “backup” plan in case she is unable to date the male of her choice.”
―
―
“my boy?
he is even
better than
books.
-fiction has nothing on you.”
― The Princess Saves Herself in This One
he is even
better than
books.
-fiction has nothing on you.”
― The Princess Saves Herself in This One
“We do not remember days, we remember moments.”
― All the Bright Places
― All the Bright Places
“The End
"I don't know what to say," he said.
"It's okay," she replied, "I know what we are - and I know what we're not.”
― Lullabies
"I don't know what to say," he said.
"It's okay," she replied, "I know what we are - and I know what we're not.”
― Lullabies
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