“There must be some people for whom difficult behaviour wasn't a reason to end their relationship with you. if they liked you...they were prepared to maintain contact, even if you were sad, upset or behaving in very challenging ways.” LoveFriendshipRelationshipSadUpsetDifficulties Book:Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine Source: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
“I brought some cat food for Glen on the way home. The thing about Glen is that, despite her offhand manner, she loves me. I know she's only a cat. But it's still love; animals, people. It's unconditional, & it's both the easiest & the hardest thing in the world. [...] It isn't annoying, her need - it isn't a burden. It's a privilege. I'm responsible. I chose to put myself in a situation where I'm responsible. Wanting to look after her, a small, dependent, vulnerable creature, is innate, & I don't even have to think about it. It's like breathing. For some people.” LoveCareAnimals Book:Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine Source: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
“The lights were bright on him, and I was in darkness. But he would see me, nonetheless. If it was meant to be, and surely it was, then he would see me, the way I’d seen him, all those weeks ago.” LoveHer Love Book:Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine Source: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
“She looked at him with so much love that I had to turn away. At least I know what love looks like, I told myself. That's something. No one had ever looked at me like that, but I'd be able to recognize it if they ever did.” LoveHurt Book:Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine Source: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine