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Mar 2023
25m 5s

#brunchtalk: How Important are Shared In...

Yue Xu and Julie Krafchick
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When dating, we're always looking to see if we have common interests as potential partners....but does it matter? In this week’s brunch talk, we’re discussing how a relationship can work if you have different hobbies and interests, the line between accommodating your lifestyle vs. what doesn't matter for the long haul, and how we can reframe what we're looki ... Show More
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