Quotes from The Problem with Forever

“Forever was something we all took for granted, but the problem with forever was that it really didn't exist.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“It was all about trying, and that was what I would do. I would try.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“We've been separated. But we had never really been apart.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“-She understands.”
“Understands what?” I whispered. Rider’s gaze held mine again.
“She understands that if I have to pick between you two, it’s not going to be her.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“In their minds, they still had forever. But we knew better. Forever was something we all took for granted, but the problem with forever was that it really didn’t exist.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“This speech wasn’t forever. Being embarrassed as not forever. None of this was forever. But trying was. Living was.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“No one else. It was me who had to carry myself over the finish line, and all I needed to remember when I felt like not trying was that that feeling wouldn't last forever.
Forever.
I used to believe it didn't exist. One word has terrified me as a child and it haunted me. But now I knew, and many small ways, but it was real, But it didn't scare me anymore. Forever wasn't a little girl cowering in the closet. Forever wasn't the shadows sitting in the back of the class. Forever wasn't doing what I thought Carl and Rose wanted instead of what I needed to do with my life. Forever wasn't believing I was some kind of replacement daughter and that I was letting them down. Forever wasn't being the one who needed protection. Forever wasn't pain and grief forever wasn't a problem. Forever was my heartbeat and it was the hope tomorrow held. Forever was the glistening silver lining of the dark cloud, no matter how heavy and thick it was. Forever was knowing it moments of weakness didn't equate to an eternity of them. Forever was knowing that I was strong. Forever was Carl and Rosa, Ainsley and Kira, Hector and Rider. Jaden would always be a part of my forever. Forever was in the fire-breathing dragon inside me that had shed the fear like a snake shedding skin. Forever was simply a promise of more. Forever was a work in progress. And I couldn't wait for forever.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“As long as it’s what you’re passionate about, go for it.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“You’re safe now,” Rider said. “I here. You’re safe, Mouse. And I know you might not believe it, but I’m going to keep you safe forever.” He swallowed and swiped at his lip. “That’s a promise.”
Forever.
He’s promised he’d be there for me forever.
But I was of the mind that there were two types of forever.
The good kind.
The bad kind.
I’d learned early on that the good kind of forever was,well, it was a lie. That kind of forever literally and figuratively ended in flames, because no matter how tightly you tried to hold on, that kind of forever slipped between the fingers.
The bad kind of forever lingered like a shadow or ghost. No matter what. It stayed, always in the background.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“Hoping never really got us anywhere, did it?”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“Life can be all too brief.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“I'm scared of everything,” I admitted, Voice hushed. “ everything. My biggest fear is forever that I'll be like this forever.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“Forever was knowing moments of weakness didn't equate to an eternity of them.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“I forgot about everything. Because it wasn't that important. Something else was. Living life with.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“The dimple appeared. “ I like staring at you.” my brows rose. he chuckled. “ that kind of sounded creepy, didn't it? What I meant is that... well, yeah, I like staring at you. So it is as creepy as it sounds.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“The past never went away and it was not designed to do so.
It would always be there, and it should be acknowledged.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“Forever was the fire-breathing dragon inside me that had shed the fear like a snake shedding skin. Forever was simply a promise of more.
Forever was a work in progress.
And I couldn't wait for forever.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“Oh. Oh, wow. This was going downhill fast even though Rider looked like he wanted a bucket of popcorn.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“Don't even know why, but I got to that part, and I...God, it hit me, you know? The truth of those damn words the Skin Horse spoke. Being real could hurt. That's what...what living is all about and the opposite is unimaginable.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“You're beautiful, too. I mean, you're hot,” I blurted out. “But I always knew you would be.” my eyes widened as I realize what just streamed out of my mouth, and his grin to turn into a smile. “Oh my God, I did not just say... any of that out loud.”
“you did”
“Ugh.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“we were best friends.” pausing, he finally looked over at Ainsley. “But I think I've been replaced.”
“ you have,” she quipped. “ it's a good thing I like to share.”
He chuckled. “ I guess so.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“But... but home should be more than that,” I told him now. “Life... it should be more than that” he brushes his lips across my cheek.
"It should be, but it's not for everyone. you know that.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“I just never thought I'd get to see how beautiful you'd become”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“M: How do you feel about me?
R: I think it's pretty obvious.
M: Let's just say I need detailed account.
R: I can do that for you.
M: Okay.
R: I never once stopped thinking about you when you were taken away. Four years. All I could hope was that you were in a good place. Never expected you to walk into school. Didn't even allow myself of dream about that. And then you did, and seeing you blew me away. You were just like I remembered, but different. The hints of the girl I saw in you when we were younger were now right in front of me. The moment you said my name - the moment you hugged me I knew. I knew I'd fall in love with you and I did. I love you, Mallory.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“My past was a part of me and it molded who I was today, but it was not the sum of who I was to become. It did not control me.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“I am not her. I will never be her.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

“I’d been given opportunities others hadn’t and I’ve been wasting them, and now I have to really wonder if it is too late.” “It’s not,” I whispered, truly believing it.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, quote from The Problem with Forever

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