Expiration Dates

“I have known the end since before the beginning.”

Every guy Daphne dates comes with a paper slip stating exactly how long it lasts. It makes you wonder if you would even try if you knew the end date.

“There is no number. There is no time.”

Daphne finally meets Jake and his slip has no date at all. The sudden lack of a deadline is actually more terrifying than knowing the truth.

“He is my best friend. He is my person.”

Hugo stays in Daphne's life long after their expiration date passed. It shows how some people are meant to be constants even if they aren't the One.

“I have been living my life in waiting.”

The slips of paper were meant to protect Daphne from getting hurt. Instead they just kept her from ever fully showing up for her own life.