Danique van Dijk’s Reviews > Twenties Girl > Status Update

'... always tries to see the good side of people; to find the excuse. But sometimes there isn't a good side. There isn't an excuse.'

I was so busy chasing after him, so desperate, so sure of myself. I never looked closely enough at what I was chasing. I never stopped to ask if he really was the answer. I've been such an idiot. (2)

Damn this one feels personal lmao

Because Josh was never really that interested in me.
It hits me like a drench of cold water. A final, mortifying insight, that instantly has the feel and ring of truth to it. All the time we were together, Josh never challenged me, never gave me a hard time, barely even remembered the fine details of my life. The truth is, he was laid-back because he didn't care. Not about me. Not enough, anyway. (1)

'Life is like an escalator. You see, it carries on regardless. And you might as well enjoy the view and seize every opportunity while you're passing. Otherwise it'll be too late.'

'You can't exist like that. You can't lead your life in tunnel vision. You have to open your eyes and look around. You have to move on.'
(...)
'So, what, you're just treading water, just existing, waiting until you feel better? Well, you never will! Not unless you do something about it! If you're going to live in a place, doesn't matter how long, you need to engage with it. (1)

'Because you can want and want. But if he doesn't want you back, you might as well wish the sky were red.'

'You could spend your whole life hoping and believing! If a love affair is one-sided, then it's only ever a question, never an answer. You can't live your life waiting for an answer.'