Quotes by Jody Gehrman

Maybe illusion and artifice—lies, even—are a necessary part of romance.

These guys may not talk too much about relationships, but they sure do blush at telling moments, don’t they? Maybe that’s the key to understanding the opposite sex; I could invent a science, call it blushology.

Supposedly, guys think about sex every eight seconds. If thats true, how can they talk to their grandmothers?

I tried all kinds of approaches: sexy, friendly, intimidating—nothing worked. I’m starting to think there’s an invisible force field that prevents honest communication between X and Y chromosomes.

Think of it as a life experience, I mumbled. Isnt your dad always saying we need more of that?I dont think prancing around PJ Jamiesons pool in our underwear is exactly what he had in mind.

Sometimes, a girl just has to dive under the duvet and regroup.

Are you mad? I ask.I was. He glances at the ceiling then back at me. Or confused, anyway. The whole thing threw me through for a loop. I thought Id finally met a guy at Underwood I could relate to, and it turns out he wasnt a guy at all.I swallow. I can see how that would be weird. In a way though, I was relieved.Relieved? I echo. Why?He looks around embarrased. Lets just say you had me questioning my sexual orientation.

“Maybe illusion and artifice—lies, even—are a necessary part of romance.”