Why can't you just love me? Why can't you just be in love with me? You were once, weren't you? In the beginning?

Why can't you just love me? Why can't you just be in love with me? You were once, weren't you? In the beginning?

David Nicholls is a master at capturing the complexities of love and relationships in his novels. In his book "One Day," the quote "Why can't you just love me? Why can't you just be in love with me? You were once, weren't you? In the beginning?" perfectly encapsulates the heart-wrenching plea of a character who is struggling to understand why their partner has fallen out of love with them.

The quote speaks to the universal experience of longing for a love that once was, but has since faded. It highlights the pain of feeling rejected and unloved by someone who was once the center of your world. It also raises the question of why love can be so fleeting and fragile, despite our best efforts to hold onto it.