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Best friend Quote by Eli Easton

“No, Owen. That's what I am to you. I'm your best friend. But that's not what you're to me." He shook his head in denial. "What you are to me is the guy that I've been madly in love with since sixth grade. You're the guy I think about every night when I'm in my bed by myself . You're the one who…” quote by Eli Easton
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““No, Owen. That's what I am to you. I'm your best friend. But that's not what you're to me." He shook his head in denial. "What you are to me is the guy that I've been madly in love with since sixth grade. You're the guy I think about every night when I'm in my bed by myself . You're the one who doesn't want me but insists on keeping me tied so close that I can't have anyone else, who keeps on hand on my collar and the other hand up his girlfriend's skirt. And I can't do it anymore! ””

Eli Easton

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Vampire Diaries spin‑off, 2015

A confession of unrequited love tangled with jealousy and control.

In simple terms: Love can become possessive and painful.

Key Takeaway

Seek healthy boundaries in love.

Themes

love jealousy control friendship

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

advice emotional

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationship
  • friendship tension
  • personal crisis

Key Concepts

unrequited affection emotional manipulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you holding onto love that harms you?
  • How can you release unhealthy attachment?
A Different Perspective

The narrator’s jealousy may cloud judgment.

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