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Feb 2025
42m 29s

11 Weddings and a Lifetime of Lessons

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After 11 marriages and 28 engagements, Monette Dias still believes in love. In this special Valentine’s Day episode of Committed, she opens up about her journey—her whirlwind romances, heartbreaks, and the lessons learned along the way. From fairy-tale beginnings to hard-earned wisdom, Monette proves that love is never off the table. 

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