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I love him wholly and unconditionally and without reservation. I love him enough to sacrifice a friendship. I love him enough to accept my own happiness and use it, in turn, to make him happy back.
Emily Giffin
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Emily Giffin
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: March 20
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Baltimore
Maryland
Emily Fisk Giffin
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