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“The whole "misery loves company" thing never applies more than when you're breaking up. The thought that the other person is doing fine is simply too much to bear.”

Quote by Emily Giffin

Book:Baby Proof: A Novel

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Baby Proof: A Novel

This novel delves into the challenges and triumphs of raising a child, examining the emotional and relational dynamics within a family setting. more

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Emily Giffin is an American best-selling author known for her warm and insightful novels. Her works often revolve around complex interpersonal relationships and emotional entanglements, which resonate well with readers. more

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“I learned that getting mad was easier than being sad.”

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“I will find the good in this loss. I will make something happen that wouldn't have happened otherwise.”

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“Whenever you make a big decision in life, at least any decision where you have a viable alternative, there is an inevitable uneasy aftermath. Anxiety is merely a sign that you're taking something seriously.”

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“No matter what the circumstances. I am more like most men in this regard. No second chances. It's not so much about morality, but about my inability to forgive. I'm a champion grudge holder, and I don't think I could change this about myself even if I wanted to.”

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“There is no grief like heartbreak.”

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“there is always something comforting about knowing that you are not alone. That other people feel the way you do. That you are a bit screwed up, but still normal.”

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“Don't you wish we could pick the people we love?" "Yeah," I say. "Or just make the people we love want the same things we want.”

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Book:The Emily Giffin Collection: Volume 2: Baby Proof, Where We Belong, Heart of the Matter

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