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The Mercy of Distance

How fate’s "no" is often a "not this way

By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingPublished about 7 hours ago 1 min read
The Mercy of Distance
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Often, the ones you love but cannot have are actually being kept away by fate for your own protection.

The distant dynamics you don't understand—the ambiguity and the mixed signals—are all shields, preventing you from falling into the wrong relationship. The person you loved deeply, but couldn't be with, was a deliberate detour. Fate separated you to give you the clarity you needed to avoid being hurt.

Your tenderness has its limits; do not let the wrong person exhaust your passion for love. Reserve your affection for someone who sees your value, cherishes you, ends the ambiguity, and actively makes room for you in their life.

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Emily Chan - Life and love sharing

Blog Writer/Storyteller/Write stores and short srories.I am a writer who specializes in love,relationships and life sharing

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