Quotes from How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation

Simone Elkeles ·  257 pages

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“Expectations make people miserable, so whatever yours are, lower them. You'll definitely be happier.”
― Simone Elkeles, quote from How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation


“God take care of him, because he's my past and my future”
― Simone Elkeles, quote from How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation


“Running should be saved for the times when you're being chased.”
― Simone Elkeles, quote from How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation


“Is anyone human actually normal? I'm beginning to think being normal is actually abnormal.”
― Simone Elkeles, quote from How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation


“I keep my expectations low, so nobody disappoints me." "Yeah, well, I have high expectations." I look toward Miranda. "I guess my friends do, too." "Expectations make people miserable, so whatever yours are, lower them. You'll definitely be happier.”
― Simone Elkeles, quote from How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation



“Say something, Amy," Miranda insists. "Something positive. I'm sure it'll make you feel better."
"Okay, Miranda. I've got it." I motion the girls to lean in close to hear my words. "At least I'm not dead."
How's that for positivity?
I have to admit it does make me feel better.”
― Simone Elkeles, quote from How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation


About the author

Simone Elkeles
Born place: Chicago, IL, The United States
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