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What does it mean?
A relationship has revived the speaker's ability to smile, suggesting deep emotional healing.
In plain terms
This person makes them smile so much it hurts.
What can you take from it?
Deep connection can heal long-standing emotional numbness.

Where it applies

  • renewed romance
  • recovery

Putting it to work

  • valuing joy
  • nurturing connection

Questions to consider

  • When did you last feel this happy?
  • Who helps you smile?

Another view

Physical soreness is an exaggeration of emotional intensity.

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