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What does it mean?
Love grows richer and more valuable with age and experience, similar to wine.
In plain terms
Old love is better and more valuable like old wine.
What can you take from it?
Cherish love as you age.

Where it applies

  • long term marriage
  • elderly care
  • anniversaries

Putting it to work

  • celebrating milestones
  • sharing stories
  • patience

Questions to consider

  • How has your love changed over time?
  • What do you value about long term bonds?

Another view

Some relationships do not survive to old age.

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