Quote by Jodi Picoult

It was a strange thing, to still be in love with your wife and to not know if you liked her. What would happen when this was all over? Could you forgive someone if she hurt you and the people you love, if she truly believed she was only trying to help?I had filed for divorce, but that wasn't what I really wanted. What I really wanted was for all of us to go back two years, and start over. Had I ever really told her that?

It was a strange thing, to still be in love with your wife a

Summary

This quote reflects the complex emotions and inner conflict of the speaker. They explain the strange feeling of being in love with their wife but unsure if they actually like her. The question arises about forgiveness in the face of past hurt caused by the wife's actions, motivated by her belief in helping. The speaker expresses desires for a fresh start, emphasizing the importance of effective communication in expressing their true wishes to their partner.

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Love Marriage

By Jodi Picoult

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