Barbara Sher Quotes

If you're truly in a band and you guys have been together for a long time, there's a family bond that you have. In fact, I've talked about this with therapists, especially if you're talking about a relationship, because when you're with somebody, you're going to your family, and she's alone.

Please, if one of us cries, let both of us cry. But preferably neither of us.

As I have gotten older, I am more of an independent woman, and my mom and I have our own lives, but we are still best friends and can be there for each other.

Friendship is something that is cultivated.

Romance is important, but to have a friend you can use as a mirror, who can give you an objective response, that's what's really important.

I'm a much healthier person through my relationship with my husband. I've become a more fulfilled person - it's a great partnership.

We're born alone. We do need each other. It's lonely to really effectively live your life, and anyone you can get help from or give help to; that's part of your obligation.

A friend is an emotional bond, just like friendship is a human experience.

One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child.

Big romantic gestures are only as strong as the relationships they happen in.

Azura is a complete joy and has changed my life. She keeps me on track. I want to make sure I'm the best person I can possibly be for her.

I think one needs a companion at some point in life.

I think friendships, true friendships, morph as our lives change into what we need them to be. I am very lucky to have some really great friends, who have been there for me during my ups and downs.

Salman has his own personal equation. I have my own personal equation. We are sometimes not even a part of each other's celebration or happiness. But we are definitely there when somebody is down.

I don't require sex for happiness - I need companionship. I need a partner I can depend on, that I can love and grow with.

I believe that the way to a man's heart is not through his stomach. It's a little further south.

The intimacy. The deepest level of love. The knowledge that someone understands you, is rooting for you, is sharing your life.

When you find somebody you love, all the way through, and she loves you—even with your weaknesses, your flaws, everything starts to click into place. And if you can talk to her, and she listens, if she makes you laugh, and makes you think, makes you want, makes you see who you really are, and who you are is better, just better with her, you’d be crazy not to want to spend the rest of your life with her. (Carter Maguire)

Why does it help to read others' stories? It is not only that misery loves company, because (I learned) misery is too self-absorbed to want much company. Others' experiences did help with my emotional struggle.

Family... a group experience of love and support.

I think when you go through something that changes you, it is profound in a way and if somebody is helping you, it brings you closer together.

You can't give up on me. If you give up, then I'm going to break into a million pieces. I'm here. I'll give you everything I've got.

Under the magnetism of friendship the modest man becomes bold; the shy, confident; the lazy, active; and the impetuous, prudent and peaceful.

Friendship is not to be sought for its wages, but because its revenue consists entirely in the love which it implies.

In a culture in which interpersonal relationships are generally considered to provide the answer to every form of distress, it is sometimes difficult to persuade well-meaning helpers that solitude can be as therapeutic as emotional support.