Yes, we can flea to scripture. We can run to the chapel, seek council from a priest, and offer our rosaries for his heart. But that doesn't always stop the incessant drumming coming not from our heart, but from an ugly place between our ribs.

Kate Quinn Emotional closeness outside of a committed relationship implies something that does not actually exist. It implies a commitment which is not there.  I can’t – I won’t be used for emotional satisfaction. 

I could be completely wrong, but I have to side with TSwift a bit: dreaming is beautiful, and there's nothing wrong with it until it takes over your heart and suddenly, you're wounded because you confused your dream with reality. This is where Swafford and I see eye-to-eye.