❝Do you know why I rarely say that I want you forever? Or why I never say for always or eternity? If not, I'll tell you. The reason why is because I'm afraid to. I'm afraid that those words will jinx us, that they will cause something to shift in our relationship, something that we won't notice and won't be able to fix. Because the last time I'd said such words to someone and had meant them with all my heart, they had seemed to affect the relationship in some way. I know that sounds absurd, but it's true. And I don't want those same words to somehow cause a problem with me and you. I love you too much to allow such a thing. So that's why I never say those things, because as much as I want to easily tell you that I want you to be my forever and always, and that I hope to be with you for eternity, I will prove as much without needing to utter the words aloud.❞