To reject someone you love, because you feel you are not good enough for them, is a very heart-rending situation for all parties involved. Trivial things such as money and education should not be a factor in a relationship when two people really love each other. Trusting someone to give guidance during such difficult thoughts is a great benefit. Not everyone can be born with money, but education is obtainable. In the novel, “Where the Heart Is”, by Billie Lettes, two of the main characters Novalee and Forney experience these differences.

When Novalee and Forney met they became the closest of friends, but Novalee was afraid for their relationship to go any farther. She felt she was not worthy of Forney. The fact that he came from a family with money and education was intimidating to Novalee. It kept her from forming a more significant relationship with him. Novalee said, “‘Lexie, Forney’s not like us’” (247). “‘Well, he’s different. His people were educated. They had money. Lexie, Forney lived in a house with a parlor.

Thankfully, Novalee came to her senses, and called Forney to let him know that she did love him, and she told him “‘I lied because I thought you deserved something better’” (355). His response, “‘Something better than you? Novalee, there isn’t anything better than you’” (355). If you love someone, and they love you unconditionally, do not shun them for silly reasons such as self-doubt of yourself. Talk to someone about the feelings you are having. Realize that money is not the most important thing in life, and set education as a goal to accomplish. Do not throw love away. It could be the greatest mistake of a lifetime.

When Novalee spurned Forney, she thought she was doing the right thing for him. After the death of his sister, remarks that some had made to her about Forney going to college began to interfere with the feeling she was having. The very day Novalee met Forney, Sister Husband made mention, “‘Oh, he’s a brilliant man. Just brilliant. If he’d of had a chance to finish his schooling, why there’s no telling what he’d be’” (67). Right before

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