Crazy Love

If there is one thing the psychic taught me, it's that people and events are rarely who and what we think they are. They are more meaningful, more worth our attention-part of some finely choreographed, eternal dance that we would be wise to bow down before in gratitude and humility.

I am so sorry for you, Leslie.' She said it like she really meant it. But not like she was completely surprised. 'And for him. Because he's lost you now.' This last part undid me. Despite her cruel criticism of me over the years, from where she sat, I was anyone and everyone's prize.

I know you love him, Leslie. But you can’t sacrifice everything you’ve worked for, just for a man. This is Feminism 101. You know that already.

There should be read a Miranda-like warning right before couples say, "I do". Any love that you feel at this point may be used against you in the future.. Studies have shown that in divorce, the craziest person always wins, regardless of who was harmed most by the relationship. Do you understand that although it takes only five minutes to get married, To get divorced can take years, cost you your life savings, destroy your friendships and family relationships, and forever undermine your emotional health and faith in humanity ? Do you realize that you are blind with love and hope right now . and cant [possibly know what you are doing?

Hope is always good." He looked me in the face grinning, full of faith in me and in life. "You know, doctors always say the liver is the only organ that can regenerate itself. But they're wrong, Leslie. The heart can, too. Promise me you'll keep hoping.

I had so much love in me that I never considered what moving for love would mean, what I might leave behind that could never be found again.