Quote by John Green

It's like she thinks my job is to please her, and that should be my dearest wish, and when I don't please her - I get shut out.

It's like she thinks my job is to please her, and that shoul

Summary

This quote expresses the frustration of feeling unappreciated in a relationship, where one person believes their sole purpose is to constantly satisfy the other person's desires. The speaker suggests that if they fail to meet these expectations, they are met with rejection and isolation. The quote highlights the imbalance of power and highlights the speaker's longing for understanding and recognition, rather than just being treated as a means of pleasing the other person.

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