The Beginning of Love
When people first fall in love, everything feels so perfect and effortless. There’s an abundance of attention and love, and both individuals bask in the feeling of being deeply seen, valued, and cherished. But as the novelty wears off and reality sets in, it becomes clear that keeping a relationship strong requires effort.
As philosopher Alain de Botton wisely said, we know so much about how to fall in love and dangerously little about how to stay in it.
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Hey there! 😊 I recently watched a video by PickUpLimes, and it got me thinking about relationships and how we can keep that connection alive even when life gets busy. So, I'd like to share some insights I picked up from the video that might help us all connect a little better with the people we care about.
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