Quote by Jane Smiley

In December 1998, I considered myself an expert on love. I was almost a year into a relationship, one that had grown more slowly than I had wished, but once it flowered it was much more stimulating than any marriage or relationship I had known.

In December 1998, I considered myself an expert on love. I w

Summary

This quote conveys the author's personal perspective and experience regarding love in December 1998. They confidently believed themselves to be knowledgeable about love due to being in a relationship for almost a year. Although their relationship developed slower than they had hoped, the connection eventually blossomed and surpassed their previous experiences with marriage or other relationships. This quote emphasizes the author's belief in the depth and excitement they found in their current romantic partnership.

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