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What does it mean?
Women are advised to show more affection than they actually feel.
In plain terms
Women should show more love than they really feel.
What can you take from it?
Displaying more affection than felt is recommended.

Where it applies

  • dating
  • marriage
  • friendship

Putting it to work

  • relationship counseling
  • conflict prevention

Questions to consider

  • Is honesty better in relationships?
  • Why hide true feelings?

Another view

This advice assumes masking true feelings is always beneficial.

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