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David Levithan says no matter how many words there are…

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Attempted Love

“Trying to write about love is ultimately like trying to have a dictionary represent life. No matter how many words there are, there will never be enough.” – David Levithan, The Lover’s Dictionary

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David Levithan says when something happens, she’s the person I want to tell…

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Attempted Love

“Because when something happens, she’s the person I want to tell. The most basic indicator of love.” – David Levithan, Every Day

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David Levithan says this is what love does…

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Attempted Love

“This is what love does: It makes you want to rewrite the world. It makes you want to choose the characters, build the scenery, guide the plot. The person you love sits across from you, and you want to do … Continue reading →

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David Levithan says the romantic forces are all there…

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Attempted Love

“An unarticulated crush is very different from an unrequited one, because at least with an unrequited crush you know what the hell you’re doing, even if the other person isn’t doing it back. An unarticulated crush is harder to grapple … Continue reading →

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David Leithan says we need someone else to get close enough to tell us we’re wrong…

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Attempted Love

“We always see our worst selves. Our most vulnerable selves. We need someone else to get close enough to tell us we’re wrong. Someone we trust.” – David Levithan, Naomi and Ely’s No Kiss List

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David Levithan says they’re just variations of the same love…

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Attempted Love

“It’s bullshit to think of friendship and romance being different. They’re not. They’re just variations of the same love. Variations of the same desire to be close.” – David Levithan

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