There's Always Someone Willing To Believe Malicious

It Was Troubling That One Of The Few People She Trusted Was A Man She Spent So Much Time Avoiding

Her Absence Had Felt Like Torture--almost A Form Of Personal Punishment. He Had Nobody To Discuss His Feelings With, And For The First Time He Realised With Appalling Clarity What A Destructive Hold She Had Over Him.

I'm Unhappy. I Don't Want To Fall In Love With You. It'll Hurt Far Too Much When It's Over

Blomkvist Had Indeed Had Many Brief Relationships. He Knew He Was Reasonably Good-looking, But He Had Never Considered Himself Exceptionally Attractive. But He Had Often Been Told That He Had Something That Made Women Interested In Him . . .that He Radiated Self-confidence And Security At The Same Time, That He Had The Ability To Make Women Feel At Ease. Going To Bed With Him Was Not Threatening Or Complicated, But It Might Be Erotically Enjoyable. And That, According To Blomkvist, Was As It Should Be.

I Have Been Threatened Occasionally. But That Happens To Everybody Who Is Writing This Kind Of Things. Threats Will Come Without Fail. It Might Happen To The Most 'innocent' Texts. If It Gets Too Much We Call The Police.