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This turns the usual search for romance on its head. It can be read as a reminder that love grows more naturally when attention shifts from being wanted to wanting the good of another person, which lands in dating or in any relationship where self-focus has become the obstacle.
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Originally said in English.
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About Richelle E. Goodrich
Richelle E. Goodrich is an American author and screenwriter. She co-created the *Twilight* series with Stephenie Meyer and later developed the *Beauty and the Beast* live-action remake for Disney. Her work spans young adult fiction and television, blending fantasy and romance.
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