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Ben Affleck

There's something really great and romantic about being poor and sleeping on couches.

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Ben Affleck is highlighting how struggling financially and living in temporary, uncomfortable places can feel exciting and full of possibility. He suggests that this kind of hardship can create a special, intimate connection that feels meaningful and romantic.

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