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How To Protect Yourself From a Broken Heart

September 18, 2017 by Dr. NerdLove

How To Protect Yourself From a Broken Heart

It’s not a stretch to say that dating is something of a contact sport. Signing up for it means that you’re accepting that you might get hurt. Opening yourself up to people means being willing to risk a broken heart. No matter how carefully you plan or how much you try to protect yourself, eventually […]

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