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As my friend raves on about her new love, I've taken a good look at my old one. My husband of almost 20 years, Walter, has gained 15 pounds. Once a marathon runner, he now runs only down hospital halls. His hairline is receding and his body shows the signs of long working hours and too many candy bars. Yet he can still give me a certain look across a restaurant table and I want to ask for the check and head home. 去书内
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    This excerpt contrasts the exhilarating rush of new love with the enduring warmth of long-term partnership. The narrator’s friend, newly in love, gushes about feeling youthful, with the world seeming brighter and art moving her deeply—classic signs of infatuation, marked by physical transformation (losing 15 pounds) and emotional high. In contrast, the narrator reflects on her 20-year marriage to Walter, who has gained weight, lost his marathon stamina, and shows signs of aging from work and bad habits. Yet, their bond remains strong: a single look from Walter can make her eager to return home, and they find joy in small, spontaneous moments—like a playful newspaper fight or a grocery store race. When asked what makes love last, the narrator lists typical factors (commitment, communication) but emphasizes that shared fun and lightheartedness are the unspoken glue of their lasting relationship, defining the "best kind of love" as rooted in everyday joy rather than fleeting passion.

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