“Men are obtuse. You have to beat them over the head with a frying pan to get them to notice things.”

“Loving someone gave them power over you, and she wasn't ready to do that just yet.”

“Honey, you hurt him and men don’t take that well. They shove their emotions deep inside where you can’t hurt them again. In many ways they’re a lot like women, though they’d deny that.”

“Elizabeth lifted her head and glared at him. “I don’t want you to take me home. You’re fired.”“So you told me. I’m taking you home anyway. You can fire me again when we get there.”“Okay.” Her head dropped to his shoulder, and she was blissfully quiet on the ride home.”

“Sometimes your world falls apart. And it’s okay for you to let people in and let them see you crumble”

“He didn't date women. He fucked them”

“and your thighs. I can't wait to feel them wrapped around me.”