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May 2021
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It's Never Perfect- And That's Okay

Amber Grubenmann
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In this episode, we'll be talking about how things never feel 100% perfect, even when you meet your amazing person. Many people have big expectations about what it will look and feel like when you finally meet your match, and those expectations prevent us from being with people that are actually amazing. Register for free for two upcoming events: https://ww ... Show More
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