25 Best Emily Henry Quotes

“I’m not a romantic, but I’m a fan of the idea that love can be a plot twist.”

Nora reflects on her views on love early in the novel.

“You can’t hate a book you haven’t read, and you can’t hate a person you haven’t met.”

Charlie says this to Nora during one of their early arguments.

“I think we all have a story we tell ourselves about who we are, and sometimes we need someone else to tell us a different one.”

Nora's therapist (or a friend) says this to her, helping her see her own narrative.

“I don’t need a happy ending. I need a happy middle.”

Nora says this to Charlie, expressing her fear of commitment.

“You’re not a monster, Nora. You’re just a person who’s been hurt.”

Charlie tells Nora this during their reconciliation.

“I was a romance writer, and I didn't believe in love.”

January says this early in the book, after her father's death and her discovery of his affair, highlighting her disillusionment with love.

“We're all just a bunch of people trying to make sense of the world, and sometimes the only way to do that is to write it down.”

Gus says this to January during one of their conversations about writing and life.

“I think the problem is that we're all so afraid of being alone that we'll settle for being with the wrong person.”

January reflects on her parents' marriage and her own fears about relationships.

“You can't just decide to be happy. You have to work at it.”

Gus says this to January when she is struggling with her grief and her writing.

“I don't want to be a character in your book. I want to be the person you come home to.”

Gus says this to January during a pivotal emotional moment, expressing his desire for a real relationship.

“It was the kind of kiss that made me understand why people write poems about kissing.”

Poppy reflects on a kiss she and Alex shared during one of their vacations, highlighting the intensity of their connection.

“I wanted to tell him that I was sorry, but I didn't know what for.”

Poppy thinks about the unresolved fight with Alex, showing her confusion and regret over their estrangement.

“He was my best friend, and I was his, and that was the most important thing in the world to me.”

Poppy narrates the deep bond she shares with Alex, emphasizing the centrality of their friendship.

“I think I've been in love with you since the day we met.”

Alex confesses his long-hidden feelings to Poppy during their Palm Springs trip, a pivotal moment in the story.

“We were two people who had been circling each other for years, and finally we had collided.”

Poppy describes the moment she and Alex finally act on their feelings, capturing the culmination of their journey.

“You are the love of my life, and I am not going to let you forget it.”

Wyn says this to Harriet during a tender moment, reaffirming his love despite their breakup.

“I think I was so afraid of losing you that I forgot to be happy with you.”

Harriet reflects on her fear of losing Wyn, which caused her to hold back in their relationship.

“Happiness isn't a place. It's a person, and it's you.”

Wyn tells Harriet that she is his happiness, not a location or a feeling.

“We can't keep pretending we're fine when we're not.”

Harriet says this to Wyn, acknowledging that their fake relationship is unsustainable.

“I don't want to be the person who makes you unhappy. I want to be the person who makes you happy.”

Wyn expresses his desire to be a source of joy for Harriet, not a burden.

“I was a people-pleaser, a conflict-avoider, a professional at being exactly what everyone needed me to be.”

Daphne reflects on her own personality and the way she has been living her life.

“It's a funny thing, the way we can convince ourselves we're happy, when we're really just comfortable.”

Daphne muses on her past relationship with Peter and her own self-deception.

“I think we're all just a little bit broken, and we're all just looking for someone who won't mind the cracks.”

Miles opens up to Daphne about his own insecurities and his view on love.

“You don't have to be perfect to be loved. You just have to be real.”

Daphne realizes that her need to be perfect was holding her back from genuine connection.

“Home isn't a place. It's a person.”

Daphne comes to the realization that her sense of home is tied to Miles, not a physical location.