How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Eleanor had a long-held theory about men. She truly believed that for most men, all that talk of "being in love" or "finding the right one" was absolute nonsense. Marriage was purely a matter of timing, and whenever a man was finally done sowing his wild oats and ready to settle down, whichever girl happened to be there at the time would be the right one. (1.7.5)
Eleanor's views on love are a bit…pessimistic. Based on this theory, she was just at the right place at the right time for marrying her husband. You think that was in their wedding vows?
Quote #2
[…] Astrid rushed to the door, greeting him with a long embrace. They had been married for more than four years now, but the sight of him still sent an electric spark through her, especially after they had been apart for awhile. He was just so startlingly attractive, especially today with his stubble and the rumpled shirt that she wanted to bury her face in—secretly, she loved the way he smelled after a long day. (1.9.13)
This interaction is bittersweet, as we soon find out that Michael doesn't reciprocate these feelings of love and excitement. Sigh, heartbreak is hard to watch.
Quote #3
[…] this guy who she'd just spent six straight hours engrossed in conversation with, who knew all the lyrics to one of her favorite songs, this guy standing here beside her was the first man she could truly imagine as her husband. (1.1.68)
Not all of us get a fairy tale first day, but it seems Rachel knew after just six hours that Nick was going to be her husband.