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A positive panic attack.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 February 2020 source ↗
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Like the froth on top of a hot chocolate.
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A warm, frayed, soft blanket.
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I am not sure I’ve really been in love.
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Love comes in different aspects. There’s sexual love, companion love and unconditional love, and I think you only have unconditional love with your children or your pets.
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Travelling on a tour bus.
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