Quotes from Mid-Life Love

Whitney G. ·  432 pages

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“I don't want to hear any bullshit about how 'forgiveness' helps you sleep better at night,' because that's not true. (My seven layer mattress is amazing.)”
― Whitney G., quote from Mid-Life Love


“Are you going to promote every man that flirts with me?"

"no. I'll fire whoever does it next.”
― Whitney G., quote from Mid-Life Love


“I was planning to end this phase after a few weeks, but after one particular meeting, the lead advisor asked me not to come back. She said she'd noticed that every time I was asked to give a suggestion about an ex-husband to a grieving divorcee, I always said, "You should have him murdered.”
― Whitney G., quote from Mid-Life Love


“I got an 'A' in Business Marketing in college!- as if that means a goddamn thing in the real world...”
― Whitney G., quote from Mid-Life Love


“I just realized that the key to advertising can be summed up in one word: Bullshit.”
― Whitney G., quote from Mid-Life Love



“Stupidity is what happens when you tell someone “I forgive you” (because it’s the “right thing” to do), but you secretly hope they drop dead right in front of you and tumble into the seventh circle of hell.”
― Whitney G., quote from Mid-Life Love


“I don’t want to hear any bullshit about how “forgiveness helps you sleep better at night,” because that’s not true. (My seven layer mattress is amazing)”
― Whitney G., quote from Mid-Life Love


“else. She did stand you up.” He tilted my chin with his fingertips so that I was looking directly into his eyes. “I’m not going to give up. She is. And I don’t want to pursue anyone else.” We stood gazing into each other’s eyes and I realized that I needed to get him out of my house and get back to my bubble bath. I should use him for inspiration... “Look, I was in the middle of something very important before you came over, so if you could leave right now so I can get back to it, that would be great. Maybe we can talk about what happened over the weekend at work tomorrow? For the record, I really am sorry I stood you up. I had every intention of being there but—” He silenced me with a kiss and I kissed him back with a passion I’d never felt before. He reached down and untied my robe, pushing it off my shoulders and onto the floor. Smiling, he assaulted my mouth with his tongue again, using his hands to tug at the drawstring on my pants. All of sudden, I felt a vibrating sound going off in my pocket. Before I could reach down and shut it off, he reached into my pants and pulled out my favorite purple friend. He examined it for a few seconds, blinking. Then he held it front of my face and smirked. “Is this what I was interrupting?” It’s been four years....Four. Long. Years... “Claire?” He cupped my chin and held my face so I wouldn’t be able to turn away. “Is this what you were doing?” “I...” I swallowed. Then I went for it. “What if it was?” A slow, sexy smile spread across his lips. “Then I think I should finish what you started.” He sealed his mouth over mine again and pressed me against the island, making it hard for me to breathe. I’d never been kissed like he was kissing me; it felt like I was having sex—with my mouth. He was controlling my tongue with his, molding his perfectly full lips to mine, and biting down on my”
― Whitney G., quote from Mid-Life Love


“Wouldn’t that make me a cougar though? Eleven years younger than me? Wait, twelve years younger than me once Friday gets here...What would my mom think? What about his mother?”
― Whitney G., quote from Mid-Life Love


“Forgiveness is what happens when you can honestly move past something and let it go. Stupidity is what happens when you tell someone “I forgive you” (because it’s the “right thing” to do), but you secretly hope they drop dead right in front of you and tumble into the seventh circle of hell.”
― Whitney G., quote from Mid-Life Love



“Dear Journal, I just realized that the key to advertising can be summed up in one word: Bullshit.”
― Whitney G., quote from Mid-Life Love


“been in throughout my entire life”
― Whitney G., quote from Mid-Life Love


“Look, I’m completely flattered but you look kind of young.” He furrowed his eyebrow. “That’s very nice of you to say, but that doesn’t answer my question. Where do you want to—” “How old are you, Jonathan?” “Twenty eight.” His beautiful eyes lit up. Twenty eight?! Why am I still standing here entertaining him? He’s eleven years younger than me! No thanks...”
― Whitney G., quote from Mid-Life Love


“See? This is the type of fuckery I have to listen to (with a straight face) for hours on end.”
― Whitney G., quote from Mid-Life Love


About the author

Whitney G.
Born place: in Memphis, The United States
Born date October 16, 1988
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