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Quotes about relationships capture the complexity of connection, love, and understanding between people. They reflect both the beauty and the challenges that come with sharing our lives with others. The following collection offers insights that may resonate, comfort, or inspire reflection on the bonds we form. Select Another Topic
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To get the most out of the relationship you are in, it won't be helpful to listen to the ego's stories about it. They will only bring separation and conflict. Essence would tell a different story about your loved one. It would probably be something like: "This person is in my life for me to love to the best of my ability. Let's see what happens if I do that." As Essence, we are here to serve others and serve life. The ego, on the other hand, is all about serving itself.
- Gina Lake
What About Now?: Reminders for Being in the Moment
I just wouldn’t want to hook up with a guy unless I really, really like him, and in my
experience all boys can be classified as either assholes or bores, unless they’re both.
Maybe it’s a blessing, because the last thing I need is relationship drama to sidetrack me from my grades.
- Daria Snadowsky
Anatomy of a Boyfriend
Love doesn't always curl your toes sometimes it takes a bite right out of your soul.
Sports bars are also a great place for guys to meet other guys--either for sex or for wrestling, whichever feels more right.
- Eugene Mirman
The Will to Whatevs: A Guide to Modern Life – The Ultimate Satirical Field Manual for Becoming an Artist or Disappointing Your Parents
I think you should know,' he says. 'I like you. Like I shouldn't. That sort of like.
- Beth O'Leary
The Switch
You'll need courage because polyamorous relationships can be scary. Loving other people without a script is scary. Allowing the people you love to make their own choices without controlling them is scary. The kind of courage we're talking about involves being willing to let go of guarantees - and love and trust your partners anyway.
- Franklin Veaux
More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory
Sing me a love song in a slow, southern drawl to the tune of sunny days...
- Kellie Elmore
Magic in the Backyard
The books we love offer a sketch of a whole universe that we secretly inhabit, and in which we desire the other person to assume a role.

One of the conditions of happy romantic compatibility is, if not to have read the same books, to have read at least some books in common with the other person—which means, moreover, to have non-read the same books. From the beginning of the relationship, then, it is crucial to show that we can match the expectations of our beloved by making him or her sense the proximity of our inner libraries.
- Pierre Bayard
How to Talk About Books You Haven't Read
That feeling you get when you want to tell some one you love them, and there is no one there..
- Melody Carstairs
If you are going to go to the trouble of choosing healthy food for your plate, shouldn't you also choose healthy people for your life?
- Ramani Durvasula
You Are WHY You Eat: Change Your Food Attitude, Change Your Life
This is the whole stupid thing about all these unblood relationships. They depend on people staying the same, standing in the same spot they were in over a decade ago, when they first met. Surely the reality is that connections between people aren't permanent, but fleeting and random, like a solar eclipse or clouds meeting in the sky. They exist in a constantly moving universe full of constantly moving objects.
- Matt Haig
The Radleys
One minute she acts like she wants to be with me and I'm the one rejecting her. The next, she's got this barbed wire fence and barking dogs around her, like I can't even ask her the simplest questions."

"And here I was assuming you didn't care about her."

Stabbing his fingers through his hair, he groaned, "I don't!"

"And you make it perfectly clear." Men. Idiots.
- Jennifer Armintrout
Ashes to Ashes
What you know isn't nearly as important as who you know. Who will miss you. Who you will miss.
- Jodi Picoult
The Book of Two Ways
I hold a strict policy of automatic grudges against people everyone likes.
- Kate Hattemer
The Vigilante Poets of Selwyn Academy
He offered her power, money, status...
a giant prison, all in exchange
for only...her soul.
- Jamie Weise
To love is to soar in the wild unexpectedly.
- robert m drake
A second date always felt like an announcement at his age. And he never felt ready for the announcement.
- Megan Abbott
The Fever
You're still in it. You'll always be in it. No, not literally. But in your heart. Nothing ever ends, not if it's gone that deep. You'll always be walking wounded. That's the only choice, after a while. Walking wounded, or dead. Don't you agree?
- Julian Barnes
The Only Story
When someone you love makes compassion, kindness, forgiveness, respect and God an option, you can be sure they have made you an option, as well.
He felt like sin but tasted like love so what's a clumsy girl to do but stumble in delicious crazy love.
- Melody Lee
Moon Gypsy
When clouds of pain loom in the sky
When a shadow of sadness flickers by
When a tear finds its way to the eye
When fear keeps the loneliness alive
I try and console my heart
Why is it that you cry? I ask

This is only what life imparts
These deep silences within
Have been handed out to all by time
Everyone’s story has a little sorrow
Everyone’s share has a little sunshine

No need for water in your eyes
Every moment can be a new life
Why do you let them pass you by?
Oh heart, why is it that you cry?
- Javed Akhtar
These guys may not talk too much about relationships, but they sure do blush at telling moments, don’t they? Maybe that’s the key to understanding the opposite sex; I could invent a science, call it blushology.
- Jody Gehrman
Babe in Boyland
How much do you love me?"
She drew in a breath and let it out. "Too much."
"Too much is just enough for this man."
"And do you love me?" she whispered.
"I have always loved you. Always. You know that.
- Delilah Marvelle
Once Upon a Scandal
But my best friend from college was silent for a long time. She, of all of my friends, had seen the parade of sad wrecks through my life, date after bad date after bad boyfriend. She was the one who'd picked up the pieces after the musician, the investment banker, the humanitarian who was human to everyone but me.

When at last she spoke, she said, Oh, hell.

And, after that: Hallelujah.
- Lauren Groff
Delicate Edible Birds and Other Stories
To get the most out of the relationship you are in, it won't be helpful to listen to the ego's stories about it. They will only bring separation and conflict. Essence would tell a different story about your loved one. It would probably be something like: "This person is in my life for me to love to the best of my ability. Let's see what happens if I do that." As Essence, we are here to serve others and serve life. The ego, on the other hand, is all about serving itself.
- Gina Lake
What About Now?: Reminders for Being in the Moment
I just wouldn’t want to hook up with a guy unless I really, really like him, and in my
experience all boys can be classified as either assholes or bores, unless they’re both.
Maybe it’s a blessing, because the last thing I need is relationship drama to sidetrack me from my grades.
- Daria Snadowsky
Anatomy of a Boyfriend
Love doesn't always curl your toes sometimes it takes a bite right out of your soul.
Sports bars are also a great place for guys to meet other guys--either for sex or for wrestling, whichever feels more right.
- Eugene Mirman
The Will to Whatevs: A Guide to Modern Life – The Ultimate Satirical Field Manual for Becoming an Artist or Disappointing Your Parents
I think you should know,' he says. 'I like you. Like I shouldn't. That sort of like.
- Beth O'Leary
The Switch
You'll need courage because polyamorous relationships can be scary. Loving other people without a script is scary. Allowing the people you love to make their own choices without controlling them is scary. The kind of courage we're talking about involves being willing to let go of guarantees - and love and trust your partners anyway.
- Franklin Veaux
More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory
Sing me a love song in a slow, southern drawl to the tune of sunny days...
- Kellie Elmore
Magic in the Backyard
The books we love offer a sketch of a whole universe that we secretly inhabit, and in which we desire the other person to assume a role.

One of the conditions of happy romantic compatibility is, if not to have read the same books, to have read at least some books in common with the other person—which means, moreover, to have non-read the same books. From the beginning of the relationship, then, it is crucial to show that we can match the expectations of our beloved by making him or her sense the proximity of our inner libraries.
- Pierre Bayard
How to Talk About Books You Haven't Read
That feeling you get when you want to tell some one you love them, and there is no one there..
- Melody Carstairs
If you are going to go to the trouble of choosing healthy food for your plate, shouldn't you also choose healthy people for your life?
- Ramani Durvasula
You Are WHY You Eat: Change Your Food Attitude, Change Your Life
This is the whole stupid thing about all these unblood relationships. They depend on people staying the same, standing in the same spot they were in over a decade ago, when they first met. Surely the reality is that connections between people aren't permanent, but fleeting and random, like a solar eclipse or clouds meeting in the sky. They exist in a constantly moving universe full of constantly moving objects.
- Matt Haig
The Radleys
One minute she acts like she wants to be with me and I'm the one rejecting her. The next, she's got this barbed wire fence and barking dogs around her, like I can't even ask her the simplest questions."

"And here I was assuming you didn't care about her."

Stabbing his fingers through his hair, he groaned, "I don't!"

"And you make it perfectly clear." Men. Idiots.
- Jennifer Armintrout
Ashes to Ashes
What you know isn't nearly as important as who you know. Who will miss you. Who you will miss.
- Jodi Picoult
The Book of Two Ways
I hold a strict policy of automatic grudges against people everyone likes.
- Kate Hattemer
The Vigilante Poets of Selwyn Academy
He offered her power, money, status...
a giant prison, all in exchange
for only...her soul.
- Jamie Weise
To love is to soar in the wild unexpectedly.
- robert m drake
A second date always felt like an announcement at his age. And he never felt ready for the announcement.
- Megan Abbott
The Fever
You're still in it. You'll always be in it. No, not literally. But in your heart. Nothing ever ends, not if it's gone that deep. You'll always be walking wounded. That's the only choice, after a while. Walking wounded, or dead. Don't you agree?
- Julian Barnes
The Only Story
When someone you love makes compassion, kindness, forgiveness, respect and God an option, you can be sure they have made you an option, as well.
He felt like sin but tasted like love so what's a clumsy girl to do but stumble in delicious crazy love.
- Melody Lee
Moon Gypsy
When clouds of pain loom in the sky
When a shadow of sadness flickers by
When a tear finds its way to the eye
When fear keeps the loneliness alive
I try and console my heart
Why is it that you cry? I ask

This is only what life imparts
These deep silences within
Have been handed out to all by time
Everyone’s story has a little sorrow
Everyone’s share has a little sunshine

No need for water in your eyes
Every moment can be a new life
Why do you let them pass you by?
Oh heart, why is it that you cry?
- Javed Akhtar
These guys may not talk too much about relationships, but they sure do blush at telling moments, don’t they? Maybe that’s the key to understanding the opposite sex; I could invent a science, call it blushology.
- Jody Gehrman
Babe in Boyland
How much do you love me?"
She drew in a breath and let it out. "Too much."
"Too much is just enough for this man."
"And do you love me?" she whispered.
"I have always loved you. Always. You know that.
- Delilah Marvelle
Once Upon a Scandal
But my best friend from college was silent for a long time. She, of all of my friends, had seen the parade of sad wrecks through my life, date after bad date after bad boyfriend. She was the one who'd picked up the pieces after the musician, the investment banker, the humanitarian who was human to everyone but me.

When at last she spoke, she said, Oh, hell.

And, after that: Hallelujah.
- Lauren Groff
Delicate Edible Birds and Other Stories
To get the most out of the relationship you are in, it won't be helpful to listen to the ego's stories about it. They will only bring separation and conflict. Essence would tell a different story about your loved one. It would probably be something like: "This person is in my life for me to love to the best of my ability. Let's see what happens if I do that." As Essence, we are here to serve others and serve life. The ego, on the other hand, is all about serving itself.
- Gina Lake
What About Now?: Reminders for Being in the Moment
I just wouldn’t want to hook up with a guy unless I really, really like him, and in my
experience all boys can be classified as either assholes or bores, unless they’re both.
Maybe it’s a blessing, because the last thing I need is relationship drama to sidetrack me from my grades.
- Daria Snadowsky
Anatomy of a Boyfriend
Love doesn't always curl your toes sometimes it takes a bite right out of your soul.
Sports bars are also a great place for guys to meet other guys--either for sex or for wrestling, whichever feels more right.
- Eugene Mirman
The Will to Whatevs: A Guide to Modern Life – The Ultimate Satirical Field Manual for Becoming an Artist or Disappointing Your Parents
I think you should know,' he says. 'I like you. Like I shouldn't. That sort of like.
- Beth O'Leary
The Switch
You'll need courage because polyamorous relationships can be scary. Loving other people without a script is scary. Allowing the people you love to make their own choices without controlling them is scary. The kind of courage we're talking about involves being willing to let go of guarantees - and love and trust your partners anyway.
- Franklin Veaux
More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory
Sing me a love song in a slow, southern drawl to the tune of sunny days...
- Kellie Elmore
Magic in the Backyard
The books we love offer a sketch of a whole universe that we secretly inhabit, and in which we desire the other person to assume a role.

One of the conditions of happy romantic compatibility is, if not to have read the same books, to have read at least some books in common with the other person—which means, moreover, to have non-read the same books. From the beginning of the relationship, then, it is crucial to show that we can match the expectations of our beloved by making him or her sense the proximity of our inner libraries.
- Pierre Bayard
How to Talk About Books You Haven't Read
That feeling you get when you want to tell some one you love them, and there is no one there..
- Melody Carstairs
If you are going to go to the trouble of choosing healthy food for your plate, shouldn't you also choose healthy people for your life?
- Ramani Durvasula
You Are WHY You Eat: Change Your Food Attitude, Change Your Life
This is the whole stupid thing about all these unblood relationships. They depend on people staying the same, standing in the same spot they were in over a decade ago, when they first met. Surely the reality is that connections between people aren't permanent, but fleeting and random, like a solar eclipse or clouds meeting in the sky. They exist in a constantly moving universe full of constantly moving objects.
- Matt Haig
The Radleys
One minute she acts like she wants to be with me and I'm the one rejecting her. The next, she's got this barbed wire fence and barking dogs around her, like I can't even ask her the simplest questions."

"And here I was assuming you didn't care about her."

Stabbing his fingers through his hair, he groaned, "I don't!"

"And you make it perfectly clear." Men. Idiots.
- Jennifer Armintrout
Ashes to Ashes
What you know isn't nearly as important as who you know. Who will miss you. Who you will miss.
- Jodi Picoult
The Book of Two Ways
I hold a strict policy of automatic grudges against people everyone likes.
- Kate Hattemer
The Vigilante Poets of Selwyn Academy
He offered her power, money, status...
a giant prison, all in exchange
for only...her soul.
- Jamie Weise
To love is to soar in the wild unexpectedly.
- robert m drake
A second date always felt like an announcement at his age. And he never felt ready for the announcement.
- Megan Abbott
The Fever
You're still in it. You'll always be in it. No, not literally. But in your heart. Nothing ever ends, not if it's gone that deep. You'll always be walking wounded. That's the only choice, after a while. Walking wounded, or dead. Don't you agree?
- Julian Barnes
The Only Story
When someone you love makes compassion, kindness, forgiveness, respect and God an option, you can be sure they have made you an option, as well.
He felt like sin but tasted like love so what's a clumsy girl to do but stumble in delicious crazy love.
- Melody Lee
Moon Gypsy
When clouds of pain loom in the sky
When a shadow of sadness flickers by
When a tear finds its way to the eye
When fear keeps the loneliness alive
I try and console my heart
Why is it that you cry? I ask

This is only what life imparts
These deep silences within
Have been handed out to all by time
Everyone’s story has a little sorrow
Everyone’s share has a little sunshine

No need for water in your eyes
Every moment can be a new life
Why do you let them pass you by?
Oh heart, why is it that you cry?
- Javed Akhtar
These guys may not talk too much about relationships, but they sure do blush at telling moments, don’t they? Maybe that’s the key to understanding the opposite sex; I could invent a science, call it blushology.
- Jody Gehrman
Babe in Boyland
How much do you love me?"
She drew in a breath and let it out. "Too much."
"Too much is just enough for this man."
"And do you love me?" she whispered.
"I have always loved you. Always. You know that.
- Delilah Marvelle
Once Upon a Scandal
But my best friend from college was silent for a long time. She, of all of my friends, had seen the parade of sad wrecks through my life, date after bad date after bad boyfriend. She was the one who'd picked up the pieces after the musician, the investment banker, the humanitarian who was human to everyone but me.

When at last she spoke, she said, Oh, hell.

And, after that: Hallelujah.
- Lauren Groff
Delicate Edible Birds and Other Stories
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