Alexis Lawrence

She used to compete with Edward to determine the prettier creation, and she always emerged victorious. But in retrospect, even if she had made the world__ ugliest snow angel, Edward would have still declared her the winner because he was Edward, and that was the type of person he was. Winning was of little significance to him, what mattered most was that they had an enjoyable time together.

It dawned on her as she grew older, that fairy tales instilled false hopes in people, and that no white knights existed in this world. The mothers should be well aware of that aspect of reality, so why they fed their daughters with the same crap for centuries baffled her.

Problems,_ lamented Duncan. __hey never seem to end.___o they even end in the first place?__uncan grimaced, __f only we know when they begin, we might be able to nip it in the bud before it putrefies.___ot everyone recognizes the bud when it manifests itself,_ interjected Juliette.__uite true,_ agreed Duncan.__ut what is life without hurdles?_ Juliette remarked, philosophical.__ome of us simple folk prefer smooth sailing lives,_ he deadpanned.__hat can I say?_ she smiled, shrugging. __o each his own.

Maintaining a long-distance relationship requires a lot of discipline,_ surmised Duncan. __he loneliness that they experience is a formidable force to be reckoned with, and not everyone can withstand it. A physical entity is always more powerful than a voice distorted by static, more so when they encounter problems and want to share them with their partner in real time. In such cases, they usually turn to a third party, and that__ when the relationships fall apart like a house of cards.

People have a tendency of filtering their memories _ exaggerate the positives and downplay their weaknesses and faults. Self-preservation will be another obstacle you will have to surmount when it comes to suppressed memories.

But when people are angry, they tend to say things they do not mean... Anger is a very powerful feeling.