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Abbe—

I wrote a longer, gushier comment about how much I enjoyed this post. Then the website fucking deleted it because LOVE IS DEAD, lol.

Suffice it to say that I am not surprised to find that being an excellent writer is one of your myriad talents.

As a WASP, I got to tell you that the cultural divide in our upbringings was surprisingly narrow and seemingly superficial—I deeply relate to what you have written.

I also really enjoy and insist on telling people I love them. PARTICULARLY people that clearly want my love but are uncomfortable with the words. (I got the vibe that the person [or one of the people] you were thinking of is someone we have in common, lol)

Accordingly, I will tell you, Abbe Aronson, that I very much love you, respect you and admire you. I am glad to know you. And I even LIKE you to boot—you are a hoot!

Happy Valentine’s Day, Abbe!

BB

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WOW, BB! Thank you, love you too! xxxAA

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I, too, am glad that you didn't listen to your misguided parents. They sound sad and dangerous. Rock on, chica!

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Abbe ❤️

Happy happy Birthday 🎂 tomorrow, yes?

I was several weeks behind and am indulging in voraciously catching up.

Reparenting ourselves is a topic not covered nearly enough.

Wishing you a fantastic day

Thx for your DELICIOUS writing ❤️

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Dear Abbe, I'm so glad you didn't believe them. xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

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Happy Valentine Abby! Thank you for this thoughtful post🙏🏻

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Great post, Abbe!! I’m ambivalent about Valentine’s Day myself - and sort of half-partnered at the moment which certainly doesn’t help me like it more! I don’t need a reminder of the limitations with the man I love. But I do like Love, and I love your Love Table concept! And that you’ve been a better parent than you were given (me too, oh boy!). Sending you a big chocolate heart and a hug!

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Oh Sherry, that means so much to me and you get the half-partnered bit TO A TEE! Sending you a lotta love xoxox

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