Family Quote by Jenny Lawson
““And while our families made their way to the church doorsteps to prepare to throw birdseed at us, we hid in the empty church sanctuary and I made Victor promise to love me forever. “Have a little faith in me,” he said with a proud smile. In retrospect, I probably should have asked for something more substantial, like “Promise me you’ll always clean up the cat vomit in the hall,” or “Promise me you’ll never ask me if it’s ‘that time of the month’ in the middle of a totally rational argument when what you really need to do is just apologize and stop being such an asshole.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Let's Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson, 2012
The narrator reflects on a childish promise made in a chaotic family setting, realizing later that more practical commitments would have been better.
In simple terms: Childhood promise feels silly compared to adult needs.
Key Takeaway
Seek realistic promises in relationships.
Themes
family dynamics
relationships
humor
growth
Mood
reflective
wry
hopeful
Type
personal
humorous
insightful
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- dating
- conflict resolution
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
commitment
communication
expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- What practical promises would improve your relationships?
- How do you balance humor with seriousness in commitments?
A Different Perspective
Promises made in youth may lack substance for adult life.
