Quotes about Relationships

Forgiveness was a strange gift. One that had to be shared in order to be kept.

Just as hundreds of brushstrokes comprised a finished canvas, people were made up of a lifetime of experiences, both good and bad. And without knowing what someone had endured, it was impossible to truly know them—and accept them—for who they were.

Odd how you can live the bulk of your life without someone. Then once you meet her and she becomes part of your life, you can't imagine living another day without sharing it with her.

We were still at the age when girls are years older than guy, and the guys grow up by doing their best when the girls need them to.

Time was when they that feared the Lord spake often to one another; I am afraid that now they more often speak one against another.

Technology has changed how people communicate, how people relate, the speed at which this takes place. To ignore that, in the name of preaching the Word, is to forget that we're to preach the Word to people.

It's not that I lead this oblivious life where I think I've got such a great personality that people want to spend time with me. If someone has a poster of you or asks for your autograph, clearly you can't take them out on a date. It's not that interesting if someone is just interested in you.

There is no point in spending time with someone who makes you forget your sense of self.

My mother and I split ways when I was very young and have never really reconciled.

My parents split up when I was young, and they are still good friends. I think it's often projected that these things have to be so acrimonious. It's so often not the case.

When I have learned to love God better than my earthly dearest, I shall love my earthly dearest better than I do now.

The most desired gift of love is not diamonds or roses or chocolate. It's focused attention.