“Darling, in the past we have made each other suffer so much. both of us were victims of our anger. We made a hell for each other. Now, I want to change. I want us to become allies, so that we can protect each other, practice together, and transform our anger together. Let us build a better life from now on, based on the practice of mindfulness. Darling, I need your help. I need your support. I need your collaboration. I cannot succeed without you.”
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