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Feb 2015
4m 13s

Why Dating Sucks

LUCIA
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Does dating really "suck" or do most people approach it with the wrong mindset?  Why do so many people dislike dating?  Dating/relationship expert Lucia discusses how to lighten up and have fun dating.

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