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Realising that if they were drowning, you’d try to save them.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 May 2022 source ↗
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I’m trying to figure out how to receive unconditional love. That’s hard to do when you’ve never really had it, so I’m trying to navigate that.
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In some way your life is doubled. You’re you and the other person.
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Euphoric and very calming.
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Relief and an achy feeling in your cheeks from smiling.
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