Kelly Quindlen

There’s nothing wrong with you. You’re doing just fine.”

There’s nothing to be scared of.”

I remember feeling like I was both too much and not enough.

Dating her felt like viewing my life through a photo filter. Sometimes I was swept up by how great we looked together; other times, I felt like the photo underneath wasn’t good enough on its own.

Here’s the thing: I know Tally was tough sometimes, but it makes me uncomfortable to hear it from other people. It makes me question my judgment, because for a while there, I was so happy with her. Was I just oblivious? Or, worse, did I convince myself she cared about me when she really didn’t?

I was both too much and not enough.

“Scottie,” she says softly. “Don’t overthink it.”

“Overthink what?”

“Kissing me.”

“I love when I get you to laugh.”

Because before you can worry about who’s in your passenger seat, you have to learn to drive yourself.