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What does it mean?
Love can begin because someone reminds us of someone else or fits a specific need.
In plain terms
She started loving him because he looked like someone she knew, which is ironic.
What can you take from it?
Love can start from resemblance or comfort.

Where it applies

  • dating
  • attraction
  • nostalgia

Putting it to work

  • examining attraction
  • recognizing patterns
  • moving on

Questions to consider

  • Why do you love whom you love?
  • Does resemblance matter?

Another view

Real love grows beyond initial reasons.

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