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- ↑ Joshua Pompey. Relationship Expert. Expert Interview. 27 November 2019.
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/me-we/201909/the-do-s-and-don-ts-texting-in-new-relationship
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/health/deep-conversation-starters
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/optimizing-success/202206/9-easy-ways-start-conversation-stranger
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- ↑ Joshua Pompey. Relationship Expert. Expert Interview. 27 November 2019.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/love-digitally/201806/why-do-we-flirt-text
- ↑ Joshua Pompey. Relationship Expert. Expert Interview. 27 November 2019.
- ↑ https://positivepsychology.com/build-trust/