“Because sometimes when someone is telling you something really important, it’s best to just let there be silence, to really think about what they’re saying. A lot of times people think they have to say something all insightful or wise or something to try and make the person feel better. But really, sometimes silence is best.” PeopleThinkingFeelsTryingPersonsImportantSometimesSilenceWiseInsightfulFeel BetterSilence Is Book:The Thing About the Truth Source: The Thing About the Truth
“POSSIBLE OPENERS AFTER YOU'VE GOTTEN DRUNK AND SLEPT IN YOUR GUY ROOMMATE'S BED (A LIST):1. Hey, Drew, thanks for letting me sleep in your bed. I hope I didn't puke all over your sheets.2. What do you mean? I slept in your bed? Really? I don't remember any of it, I was so wasted.3. Thanks for not trying to molest me.” TryingMeanRememberGuySleepBedListsDrunkThanksHeyOver YouSheetsRoommatePuke Author:Lauren Barnholdt
“Not for the first time, I wonder what it would feel like that, to be so beautiful that you don't even realize people are watching you, to be so confident that you don't even have to worry about being nervous or feeling self-conscious. I've spent what seems like my whole life trying to pretend I'm that way. What would it be like to have it just come naturally?” PeopleWayFeelsTryingFirstsSelfWholeFeelingsSeemsBeautifulRealizingWonderWorryConsciousFirst TimeWhole LifeNervousSelf Conscious Author:Lauren Barnholdt
“I'm guessing I'm your fake girlfriend? B. J. Asks, sighing. It's a miracle that he figured it out. He's not usually the best with things that aren't spelled out for him. Of course, sweetie, I say. I try not to think about the fact that I'm talking to B. J. Like we're in love. B. J. Is six-foot-four and 220 pounds. Not someone you want to think about being intimate with.” ThinkingWantTryingFactsCoursesAsksTalkingFourFeetSixMiracleFakeIntimateGirlfriendPoundsGuessing Author:Lauren Barnholdt
