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The purpose of romantic relationships is to encourage you to grow spiritually.

Gary Zukav

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Gary Zukav
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: October 17
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Non-Fiction Writer
Soldier
Port Arthur
Texas
Spiritually
Encourage
Romantic
Relationships
Grow
Grows
Purpose

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