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“my first boyfriend wasn't good enough for me because he went to uc santa cruz, a school 'lower' than cmu” - this is literally what my mom said to me about my ex too!! I thought it was just my parents. And I understand there is some truth to it, that if you’re from a similar socioeconomic background it’s easier to be compatible for marriage and for the two families to come together. But obviously socioeconomic status is only one small aspect and doesn’t truly represent the individual.

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oh my i'm so glad hearing i'm not alone!! and yeah it does mean you both have a similar shared set of experiences already and don't have to play catchup so there is some truth to it

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love the reading - deep, personal, real ❤️

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thanks nastia!! <3

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you always write about the most interesting things

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