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Opening yourself up to making mistakes and being vulnerable is what makes it beautiful and special with the person you love.

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Simone Elkeles
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: April 24
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I never believed in love at first sight, until I met Derek. It's all-consuming and delicious and wonderful and exciting. At the same time, it makes me nervous and self-conscious and emotional. Love exists. I know it does, because I'm madly, deeply, hopelessly in love.
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Why are you making a joke out of this? she asks. Because it's stupid, Nik. There's not even room in my day to think about someone else.
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Since you came back from summer break, our entire relationship is about fooling around. We never talk anymore, and I'm sick of feeling guilty for not ripping my clothes off and spreading my legs to prove I love you.
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And just so you know for the future, I like my double-chocolate chip cookies warm and soft in the middle...and without magnets glued to them. Me, too. When you decide to bake me some, let me know.
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Say something, Amy, Miranda insists. Something positive. I'm sure it'll make you feel better. Okay, Miranda. I've got it. I motion the girls to lean in close to hear my words. At least I'm not dead. How's that for positivity? I have to admit it does make me feel better.
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And right this second I want to live in ignorant bliss.
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You are the one girl that made me risk eveything for a future worth having.
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