Virginia WoolfThey disagreed always about this, but it did not matter. She liked him to believe in scholarships, and he liked her to be proud of Andrew whatever he did.
About This Quote
We all have opinions about someone we care about. When it comes to our romantic partners, however, we often think that they are completely wrong about the things that matter to them. They like us to believe in certain things, and we like them to be proud of whatever we do.
Source: To The Lighthouse
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