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What does it mean?
The author reflects on an early marriage that was strong but lacked romantic love.
In plain terms
My early marriage was strong but not romantic.
What can you take from it?
A bond can be strong without being romantic love.

Where it applies

  • relationship interview
  • biography
  • personal history

Putting it to work

  • evaluate relationship types
  • reflect on past bonds

Questions to consider

  • What makes a relationship work?
  • How do you define love?

Another view

Distinguishing bond from love is subjective and complex.

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