Rich's “Twenty-One Love Poems,” written between 1974 and 1976, is a moving account of the ups and downs of a romantic relationship.
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Traits that don’t fit our traditional narrative of what love should be are actually necessary ingredients for a healthy relationship.
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Think about this for a moment: Why would you ever choose to be with someone who is not excited to be with you?
Love is great. Love is necessary. Love is beautiful. But love is not enough.