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Re:Poor-quality relationships linked to greater distress tha... by ergothus on Tuesday February 26, 2019 @09:32AM (#19254549)
While the article talks about loneliness and friendships, the headline contradicts a common saying: "Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all"
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Re:Poor-quality relationships linked to greater distress tha... by onion2k on Tuesday February 26, 2019 @09:52AM (#19254702)
The article isn't talking about romantic relationships.
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Re:Poor-quality relationships linked to greater distress tha... by ergothus on Tuesday February 26, 2019 @12:09PM (#19256159)
...which I literally acknowledged.
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Re:Poor-quality relationships linked to greater distress tha... by DyslexicAtheist on Tuesday February 26, 2019 @11:04AM (#19255362)
neither did I understand the parent comment as something that has to be romantic. e.g. I love my children, my friends, my dogs, my cat, ... none in a romantic way.
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