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Julie Delpy

Too many women throw themselves into romance because they're afraid of being single, then start making compromises and losing their identity. I won't do that.

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Julie Delpy is saying that some women rush into relationships out of fear of being alone, which leads them to give up important parts of who they are. She is determined not to let that happen to her by staying true to herself instead of settling.

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