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Marya Mannes

The curse of the romantic is a greed for dreams, an intensity of expectation that, in the end, diminishes the reality.

Dreams

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People who are romantic often want their dreams to be so perfect and exciting that they expect too much from life. This strong desire and high hopes can make real experiences feel less satisfying or disappointing by comparison.

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