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What does it mean?
Independence is valuable but so is avoiding self-sabotage in love.
In plain terms
Stay independent but don't fall for someone like you.
What can you take from it?
Value independence but avoid repeating your flaws.

Where it applies

  • dating
  • relationship
  • self-care

Putting it to work

  • value self
  • spot patterns
  • set boundaries

Questions to consider

  • Are you independent?
  • Who are you like?

Another view

Love sometimes requires giving up independence.

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