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I'm wondering how someone who goes around wearing a wedding ring succeeded in the dating pool. Normally a wedding ring sends a flashing Do Not Enter message - except to those looking for flings with married people.

Emily Yoffe

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Emily Yoffe
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: October 15
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