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May 2023
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Number 2 Will Never Be Number 1

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Dear Steve and Shirley, I was a single and attractive, 34 year old woman, losing hope at finding love. I grew tired of the dating cycle and I decided that I would not have sex again until I was married. I prayed and practiced celibacy and a year later, I met the man of my dreams. He is handsome, educated, gainfully employed and he loves the Lord. I fell hard for this man and a year after we met, we got married. I was so excited for my wedding night because it would be our first time making love. He is blessed with the proper equipment, but it’s his skillset that’s lacking..................

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