“I can't bear to hurt you because I love you.”
“I wanted you to go away, because it hurts to be with you when I can't see you.”
“Because I think that's what love is- everything but children's love, anyway - loving the wounds we give each other, and that we can't help giving each other; you can't stay alive if you don't hurt people.”
“I'll see if I can't make the bitter waters sweet by the intensity of love I bear you”
“I hurt with you. I bled with you - not only because we're bonded but because of the love I have for you. -- Eric Northman”
“Lucy Marie Maris...I am completely and utterly in love with you. And as god is my witness- no matter how long it takes- someday I will be worthy enough to be your husband, because I can't bear the thought of living without you.”