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About this quote

What does it mean?
The quote describes love ending easily and being treated like a commodity after loss.
In plain terms
Love broke fast and people scavenged for value after it ended.
What can you take from it?
Lost relationships get dissected for gain.

Where it applies

  • afterbreakups
  • gossip
  • valuing love

Putting it to work

  • protect memories
  • avoid exploitation

Questions to consider

  • What happens after love ends?
  • Do we sell our past?

Another view

The image is dark and may not fit all breakups.

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