Take your time, however long the book needs. I've seen a lot of promising careers go into decline because writers succumbed to the pressure to write faster than was comfortable for them or the story.
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We were together because we were addicted to each other. I was never as intoxicated as I was when we were happy together, and I knew it was the same for him. We were putting ourselves through the wringer for those moments of perfection between us, but they were so tenuous that only our stubbornness, determination and love kept us fighting for them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the intense and sometimes unhealthy attachment between two people in love, emphasizing the highs and lows of their relationship.
In this quote, Sylvia Day explores the complexity of a passionate relationship characterized by addiction, joy, and struggle. The speaker acknowledges the euphoric moments they share, which make the hardships worth enduring. However, these moments are fragile, and it is their determination and love that propels them to fight for the happiness they experience together. The quote paints a vivid picture of the deep emotional connection that can sometimes lead to turmoil, highlighting the paradox of love's intoxicating nature.
Themes
LoveAddictionRelationshipHappinessStruggle
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about the complexities of love in a relationship seminar.
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