“

As I’m sure you know, even one of these ideal relationships that appears — even on close inspection — to be heading towards a lifetime of wedded bliss, can be derailed like a train

“

I’m not just taking the first man who shows interest in me. I have standards, and that’s why it’s fail after fail, because I so desperately want love but I want the right love.

“

There is nothing wrong with being single.

“

When we are in a relationship, it’s so easy to start doing what your partner does and forget about yourself.

“

Despite what some seem to think, I’m perfectly content being a single woman.

“

Loving others sincerely gives life more meaning than satisfying the need to be loved back. 

“

I’m happy because I know that I will never be in a relationship like ours again.

“

A new vision has overtaken you, one that does not include romance. And now you are you, always you, and you have no desire to be anyone but who you are.

“

I don’t buy into the narratives I see on screen or the marketing pitches streamed on social media.

“

Spending most of your years in the bliss of singleness teaches you a lot of things, both good and bad.