“And yet it disturbs me to learn I have hurt someone unintentionally. I want all my hurts to be intentional.”

“This connection had the potential to be too special to ruin it with the hurt of misfired romantic intentions. And while half of me wanted to tear his shirt off with my teeth, I also wanted him to be in my life for the duration. I didn't want him to be the one I avoided because he'd hurt me. If I was just his friend, then I would still be blessed. If it meant swallowing my pride and being his shoulder when he got hurt, or being the one he ranted at when he was angry, I was prepared to do it with dignity.”

“Most of all, I like the fact that you share yourself with me. That Idon't have to prove my strength to you. I don't have to hurt or be hurt to lie with you." - Vane”

“A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone's feelings unintentionally.”

“I don't care what you do to me, but I don't want you to hurt me. I've had enough hurt already in my life. More than enough. Now I want to be happy.”

“I want you to be honest with me. Even if it hurts. Although I would prefer for it not to hurt.”