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Kate Kerrigan says we had gradually acquired the unmistakable air of old-love…

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Attempted Love

“We both grew so used to each other, so comfortable with the naturalness and ease of our friendship, that we became sloppy about keeping our relationship a secret. It was not that we were physically demonstrative or obviously in love, … Continue reading →

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Alexandra Katehakis and Tom Bliss say if fairy tales really dictated our lives…

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Attempted Love

“Classic fairy tales do not deny the existence of heartache and sorrow, but they do deny universal defeat.” ~ Greenhaven In fairy tales, love is an ideal, perfect relationship that was destined to be. It’s easy to forget the dark … Continue reading →

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Anais Nin says this openness…

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Attempted Love

“This openness, which is closed again as soon as we face a partial relationship, the one who understands only one part of us, is the miraculous openness which takes place in whole love.” – Anais Nin, A Spy in the House … Continue reading →

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Sir Hugh Walpole says the most wonderful of all things in life…

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Attempted Love

“The most wonderful of all things in life is the discovery of another human being with whom one’s relationship has a growing depth, beauty and joy as the years increase. This inner progressiveness of love between two human beings is … Continue reading →

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Barbara De Angelis says the greatest gift you and your partner can give your children…

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Attempted Love

“The greatest gift you and your partner can give your children is the example of an intimate, healthy and loving relationship.” – Barbara De Angelis

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Melchor Lim says act out of love…

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Attempted Love

“Getting even doesn’t help a relationship heal.  If you’re feeling pain, don’t take action that creates even more pain.  Don’t try to cover darkness with darkness.  Find the light.  Act out of love.  Do something that will enable you to … Continue reading →

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Steve Maraboli says even poets have yet to be able to truly describe…

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Attempted Love

“Scholars, theologians, and even poets have yet to be able to truly describe and touch upon the beauty, romance, and magic of a relationship built on 100% authenticity.”  – Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free

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