Shaleah

“If you have nothing in common with the person you are dating and his parents hate you and your friends hate him, this is not romantic; it's a bad idea.”
― Amy E. Spiegel, Letting Go of Perfect: Women, Expectations, and Authenticity

“I hate the way, once you start to know someone, care about them, their behavior can distress you, even when it's unreasonable and not your fault, even if you were really trying to be careful, tactful.”
― Tanith Lee, Wolf Star

“There is nothing so mortifying as to fall in love with someone who does not share one's sentiments.”
― Georgette Heyer, Venetia

“I can be hurt, she said, only by people I respect.”
― Mary Balogh, Then Comes Seduction