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“Just the act of sleeping beside someone you liked to be with. Maybe that was love.”

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In this compelling narrative, the author delves into the complexities of friendship, ambition, and the passage of time, as the characters navigate the challenges and triumphs of their intertwined lives. more

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Meg Wolitzer

Meg Wolitzer is an American author known for her nuanced psychological portrayals and complex portrayals of family relationships. Her works often explore the lives, careers, and personal growth of modern women. Her notable works include 'The Interestings' and 'The Wife'. more

“I wish I could be hard and cynical. That I could take things slowly, not give too much of myself, because I'd be so frightened of getting hurt that there wouldn't be any other way. But no. every time I meet someone I dive in headfirst, showering them with love and attention, and hoping that this time they're going to be different.”

Way Giving Different Hard Wish Hurt Attention Too Much Frightened Cynical Getting Hurt

Book:Mr Maybe

Source: Mr Maybe

“I do what most women do. I meet someone and some of it's right, maybe he looks right, or has the right job, or the right background, and, instead of sitting back and waiting for him to reveal his other bits, I make them up. I decide how he thinks, how he's going to treat me, and, sure enough, every time I conclude that this time he's definitely my perfect man, and all of a sudden, well, not so suddenly perhaps, usually around six months after we've split up, I see that he wasn't the person I thought he was at all.”

Thinking Men Wells Looks Persons Enough Jobs Bits Waiting Perfect Months Six Sitting Treats Backgrounds Splits Six Months Perfect Man

Book:Mr. Maybe

Source: Mr. Maybe

“My life is actually very boring. The life of a bestselling novelist sounds like it ought to be spectacularly glamorous and fun, but in fact I spend most of my time incognito, and in fact were you to pass me in the street you would think I was just another dowdy suburban mom.”

Thinking Facts Life Is Fun Sound Streets Mom Ought Boring Novelists My Time Glamorous

Author:Jane Green

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