I don't believe in soul mates, but there's an understanding between us that I just haven't felt before, or at least, not for a long time.
—Paula Hawkins in The Girl on the Train
Sometimes I catch myself trying to remember the last time I had meaningful physical contact with another person, just a hug or a heartfelt squeeze of my hand.
—Paula Hawkins in The Girl on the Train
If he does it with you, he'll do it to you.
—Paula Hawkins in The Girl on the Train
There was a time when I thought he could be everything, he could be enough. I thought that for years. I loved him completely. I still do. But I don't want this any longer.
—Paula Hawkins in The Girl on the Train
Sometimes, I don't want to go anywhere, I think I'll be happy if I never have to set foot outside the house again.
—Paula Hawkins in The Girl on the Train
I can't do this, I can't just be a wife. I don't understand how anyone does it—there is literally nothing to do but wait. Wait for a man to come home and love you.
—Paula Hawkins in The Girl on the Train