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Jan 15, 2025
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Vincent van Gogh, Sorrow

Is fear the natural progression of love?

John asked me this question yesterday. He was joking—the punchline was that he is scared of me because I’m his wife and wives are scary and blah blah blah.

But it’s a good question, and I’m going to answer it.

Is fear the natural progression of love?

Yes.

Why?

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