She said I have commitment issues, and hell, she’s right about that, and part of me knows it goes deeper than just people betraying me and using my success for their own gain. All of my feelings of insecurity can be traced right back to Mama and Harvey. Love means making yourself vulnerable; it means giving power to someone to hurt you. Who needs that?

Ilsa Madden-Mills, Not my Romeo 

I have a million arguments I can make at the tip of my tongue – I don’t need anyone. I can take care of myself. I’m strong and don’t ask for help. My words fall short though because the way he’s looking at me makes me wish I did have someone to look after me.

Claire Contreras, Because you're mine