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What does it mean?
Love starts as an exciting spark but matures into a deep, enduring connection.
In plain terms
Love changes from a hot spark to a deep, lasting fire as it grows.
What can you take from it?
Expect love to deepen and stabilize over time.

Where it applies

  • romantic relationships
  • friendship
  • marriage

Putting it to work

  • nurture long term bonds
  • expect emotional evolution

Questions to consider

  • How has your view of love changed?
  • What does mature love look like to you?

Another view

Some relationships never mature beyond the initial spark.

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