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Thrill fades but love endures in long term relationships
A reader reflects on early passion waning after a year and weighs marriage versus ongoing excitement. The column notes that sustained romance requires valuing deeper connection, with caution about expecting perpetual thrill and suggesting strategies for maintaining emotional fulfillment. It also addresses anxiety in personal ads and proposes ways to ease awkwardness.
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Department of Communications
Illinois State University
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