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What does it mean?
Physical attributes or measurements can be used humorously in dating.
In plain terms
Height is important but the extra inches matter more.
What can you take from it?
Focus on what truly matters to you.

Where it applies

  • dating apps
  • meeting people
  • jokes

Putting it to work

  • use humor
  • clarify preferences

Questions to consider

  • What traits define a good match?
  • What do you value?

Another view

This reduces people to physical traits.

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