Sometimes people do things that are complicated. For complicated reasons. Lauren Barnholdt More Quotes by Lauren Barnholdt More Quotes From Lauren Barnholdt The thing about me and books is that whichever one I’m reading always reminds me of whatever’s happening in my life during that time. Lauren Barnholdt happeningsreadingbook When people start liking people, that’s when someone has the ability to get hurt. Lauren Barnholdt abilityhurtpeople No matter how much you tell yourself your over someone, your heart knows the truth Lauren Barnholdt matterknowsheart You have to give respect to get respect. Lauren Barnholdt giving Not for the first time, I wonder what it would feel like that, to be so beautiful that you don't even realize people are watching you, to be so confident that you don't even have to worry about being nervous or feeling self-conscious. I've spent what seems like my whole life trying to pretend I'm that way. What would it be like to have it just come naturally? Lauren Barnholdt selfworrybeautiful The thing about loving someone, is that yelling at them only feels good while you're doing it -- as soon as they're gone, all you want to do is take it all back Lauren Barnholdt loving-someoneyellingfeel-good The information age is so psychotic - without the cell phone and Internet, I would be drama free right now. Lauren Barnholdt phonescellsdrama I prefer to subscribe to that whole, “everything happens for a reason” theory, mostly because the alternative is too disturbing to think about. Lauren Barnholdt everything-happens-for-a-reasonalternativesthinking POSSIBLE OPENERS AFTER YOU'VE GOTTEN DRUNK AND SLEPT IN YOUR GUY ROOMMATE'S BED (A LIST):1. Hey, Drew, thanks for letting me sleep in your bed. I hope I didn't puke all over your sheets.2. What do you mean? I slept in your bed? Really? I don't remember any of it, I was so wasted.3. Thanks for not trying to molest me. Lauren Barnholdt drunksleepmean Parents don't get that, though. They don't understand about the fragility of teen friendships. They don't understand how easy it is for things to break apart, how someone you thought would be by your side forever can just disappear, or turn on you, or decide she likes someone more than she likes you. Parents always talk about romantic relationships being so ephemeral and fleeting in high school. What they don't get is that friendships can be the same way. Lauren Barnholdt your-sideparentschool You can't bring a duffel bag that says 'I Heart Cheese' on it, that's just offensive. Lauren Barnholdt bagscheeseheart Because sometimes when someone is telling you something really important, it’s best to just let there be silence, to really think about what they’re saying. A lot of times people think they have to say something all insightful or wise or something to try and make the person feel better. But really, sometimes silence is best. Lauren Barnholdt feel-betterwisethinking Something passes between us that I'm pretty sure both of us can feel, even though neither one of us says anything. It's not even any kind of attraction, even though I've been feeling that on and off all night. This is something different.We have a secret now. A secret from Ava. Lauren Barnholdt secretfeelingsnight I'm guessing I'm your fake girlfriend? B. J. Asks, sighing. It's a miracle that he figured it out. He's not usually the best with things that aren't spelled out for him. Of course, sweetie, I say. I try not to think about the fact that I'm talking to B. J. Like we're in love. B. J. Is six-foot-four and 220 pounds. Not someone you want to think about being intimate with. Lauren Barnholdt girlfriendtalkingthinking Sizeism = like racism, only against people who aren't a size two or four. Lauren Barnholdt racismtwopeople You should never start thinking about 'what might have been,' and you should also never start thinking about another boy when you're heartbroken over someone else. Lauren Barnholdt heartbrokenboysthinking Fresh, fun and oh-so-romantic, WILD HEARTS had me galloping through the pages. I absolutely loved it. Lauren Barnholdt pagesheartfun Manipulating situations is one thing, but lying is another. My theory (especially with girls) is that if you don't lie, you can't be held responsible for anything bad that goes down. Lauren Barnholdt dont-liegirllying Usually the hard stuff you’re forced to do makes you learn a lot. Lauren Barnholdt hardstuff People come and go, in and out of each other’s lives like it’s nothing. So I don’t know how/why this should be a big deal. Lauren Barnholdt bigsshouldpeople
