"I don't need you to be anything or anyone else. Not ever. You're my wife, Elena. You. No one else. You don't need to compare yourself to anyone else, and you don't need to measure
up to anyone else either — because whether you realize it or not, you've already surpassed every standard anyone has ever set for you. Just because they won't or can't acknowledge it doesn't mean you're anything short of amazing. You're perfect the way you are. And no, I'm not saying that to make you feel better. I'm telling you that because it's true. You have a sense of loyalty so strong that you married me and sacrificed the future you envisioned for yourself. You're f*****g beautiful, and you're smart, real smart. How many women do you know that have a full-time writing career and a thriving business? f**k
