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Relief and an achy feeling in your cheeks from smiling.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 May 2024 source ↗
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How would you describe what love feels like to you?Originally asked
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Warm and golden, and it smells delicious.
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I am happy to sit in silence with my wife and I think that is a good sign – we are just happy being in each other’s company.
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