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Tamara's avatar

Thank you for expanding on the thought with such nuance and charm. You’ve vividly captured the essence of what we’ve traded for convenience: the slow-burn magic of human connection. There’s something irreplaceable about those moments of discovery, the subtle electricity in a glance across the room, the delicious uncertainty of wondering if their plans might align with yours. It’s a kind of narrative we write in real-time, full of anticipation and butterflies, as opposed to the flat, instant-gratification swipe culture that robs us of that texture. You’ve not just agreed — you’ve elevated the metaphor, turning IKEA wall art into a tragic metaphor for a culture in a rush to simplify what should be tantalisingly complex. Here’s to bringing the Mona Lisa back! :))

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Anaria Sharpe's avatar

Oh that is great: 'the flat, instant gratification that robs us of texture.' I can feel the texture of the flirt, smell the scent of being near and flaring the nostrils in interest. How evocative.

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