Exception Quote by Emily Giffin

“There are no absolutes in relationships. You can't take anything for granted. You can count on absolutely nothing but the unexpected. You only get in trouble when you start thinking that you're some kind of exception to the rule.”

Emily Giffin

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Exception Granted Kind Relationship Thinking Trouble Unexpected

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