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You should not propose marriage until you have resolved your feelings about your ex.

Amy Dickinson

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Amy Dickinson
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: November 6
Columnist
Freeville
New York
Resolved
Exes
Propose
Marriage
Feelings
Women

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