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Feb 2025
3m 15s

Have I been married?

DEREK SIVERS
About this episode
Sofia was my first big love. We met at 21, when we were both in the circus. She opened me up, and taught me how to be honest. I was absolutely certain that I was going to spend the rest of my life with her. After six years together, she went to Honduras and, within a week, fell in love. She dumped me by email, saying she had never loved me. They got married ... Show More
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