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In some way your life is doubled. You’re you and the other person.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2017 source ↗
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How would you describe what love feels like to you?Originally asked
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Safe, strong and smiley.
Ian McEwan
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Exhilarating. I’ve been extremely lucky in that the person I love, Annalena, happens to be my wife.
Andrew O'Hagan
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Like getting out of the right side of the bed every morning, even when you don’t.
Adjoa Andoh
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Like being three and dancing, giddy with joy.
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