Ex boyfriends Quote by David Levithan
““So there we were. Once upon a time, during the storybook version of dating we'd gone through, I'd pretended that it was possible to love her when I only mildly liked her. Now I had no desire to pretend we'd ever be in love, and I liked her madly. 'Can we try to be wise with each other for a very long time?' I asked her. She laughed. 'You mean, can we share our fuckups and see if we can get any wisdom out of them?' 'Yeah,' I said. 'That would be nice.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Every Day, David Levithan, 2012
A speaker proposes honest, long‑term partnership built on sharing mistakes to gain wisdom.
In simple terms: Ask for a wise, honest relationship.
Key Takeaway
Seek openness and learning together.
Themes
relationships
honesty
growth
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
advice
conversational
romantic
When to use this quote
- dating
- long‑term partnership
- conflict resolution
- personal development
Key Concepts
communication
vulnerability
wisdom
shared experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create a safe space for sharing mistakes?
- What wisdom have you gained from past relationship errors?
A Different Perspective
Both partners must be willing to expose flaws, which can be uncomfortable.
