Love is not a transitive verb

The name I Never Loved You is actually a compromise - mostly we settled upon it because DuckSoup was taken. But I cannot imagine any sentiment more fitting for two young, very different individuals with more than a few Caulfieldesque tendencies.

These four words form a pathetic, desperate sentiment - a defensive statement that we use to hopefully salvage any bit of our pride that remains at the feet of whoever it is that we wish we never loved. But they also hide a glimmer of hope, an assurance that there is something better out there, something new to be loved.

In Glory Daze, Jack says something to the effect of, "You don't throw yourself into love and friendships like you did before you were hurt... and that's a damn shame." We're not bulletproof, but rather share a healthy blend of stubbornness and naivety that lets us believe there is something amazing waiting for us. Our collars are popped.

If we're wrong? Fuck it dude, let's go bowling.