In most relationships, they need 3 main things to be successful. Communication, respect, & support are the most important factors in having a healthy relationship. In the novel, The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, the characters Lily & Zach have been gaining attraction & feelings towards one another. The only thing that’s stopping them from getting into a relationship, is mixed feelings about whether they should pursue one or not. The book takes place in 1964 and there's bias opinions about their race & Zach could potentially get harmed for being in a relationship with a white woman. Without paying attention to everyone else’s opinions, Lily and Zach should pursue a relationship with each other because they’re both attracted to each other & genuinely understand each other. …show more content…
“It was foolish to think some things were beyond happening, even being attracted to Negroes. I honestly thought such a thing couldn't happen” (Kidd 183). This shows Lily’s admiration for Zach & how she could never expect herself to fall for a ‘negro’. Not only is Lily attracted to Zach, but Zach also has some feelings for her as well. “Lily, I like you better than any girl I've ever known” (Kidd 196). This proves my point that Zach & Kilty should pursue a relationship because besides the negative opinions & prejudice their surrounding community might have, they can’t deny the fact that they have emotional feelings towards each other. Another example of why Lily & Zach should pursue a relationship with each other is because they both understand each other on a personal & emotional level. Lily tells Zach how she aspires to be a writer one day, but doesn’t really see that happening in her near future. Zach then gets her a notebook & tells her she can get to writing. “Zach showed up with the prettiest notebook—green with rosebuds on the cover. He met me coming out of the pink