it's weird when you can't see a spiral for a spiral, curving not-so-gracefully downward, and you pretend it's a straight line that will bend itself into a wedding ring.

it's strange that you got upset when he lit a candle that dripped wax on one of your favorite books, and he couldn't understand why it bothered you so much.

it's sad that you couldn't have a conversation about the money he gave to his best friend to buy an engagement ring, but he wouldn't front the money for…