When you look around, do you see couples who are happy and in love, or do you see couples muddling along getting from one day to the next?
I ask as I wonder if I'm expecting too much, or chasing a fantasy that doesn't exist.
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What percentage of people are in love / happy?
DanglyThings · 25/01/2023 11:32
DanglyThings · 25/01/2023 12:42
See @drivingavanbacknorth it's comments like yours that make me think I am being unrealistic and that being in love doesn't apply within a marriage, or any adult relationship. But surely life isn't that bleak?! Surely being in love is a real achievable thing?? Please tell me it is!!! 😨
DanglyThings · 25/01/2023 12:42
See @drivingavanbacknorth it's comments like yours that make me think I am being unrealistic and that being in love doesn't apply within a marriage, or any adult relationship. But surely life isn't that bleak?! Surely being in love is a real achievable thing?? Please tell me it is!!! 😨
Watchkeys · 25/01/2023 13:04
@BeaBachinasec
It's called an analogy, but don't worry if you didn't understand it, because it wasn't directed at you.
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