I think it takes an amazing amount of energy to convince oneself that the Forever Person isn't just around the corner. In the end I believe we never do convince ourselves. I know that I found it increasingly hard to maintain the pose of emotional self-sufficiency lying on my bed and sitting at my desk, watching the gulls cartwheeling in the clouds over the bridges, cradling myself in my own arms, breathing warm chocolate-and-vodka breath on a rose I had found on a street corner, trying to force it to bloom.

Summary

This quote reflects on the desire and longing for a lasting, fulfilling romantic connection. It suggests that despite the passage of time and disappointments, individuals struggle to let go of the belief that their perfect partner, the "Forever Person," is just around the corner. The speaker acknowledges their difficulty in maintaining emotional independence and exhibits a sense of desperation by attempting to artificially create intimacy and romance. The quote captures the complexities of yearning for love and the lengths some may go to fill that void.

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