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What does it mean?
Fear and desire mix as both people claim and answer to each other.
In plain terms
They are scared but feel pulled together.
What can you take from it?
Love can feel like claiming and answering at once.

Where it applies

  • romance
  • conflict
  • attraction

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge feelings
  • face fear

Questions to consider

  • When do you feel owned?
  • What answers the call?

Another view

This ignores consent and mutual respect.

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