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Balancing Act: Advice to my longtime friend getting married on my wedding anniversary

To my longtime friend getting married this weekend. Congratulations!

I can't wait to meet your bride. She seems lovely and kind and adventuresome and fun. (You know, from what I see on Instagram.) And you've never looked happier.

Remember when we were a couple of love cynics commiserating over our burgers? (And our Korean barbecue. And our Nordstrom Cafe salads if it was a busy workday and we didn't have that much time.)

Remember when you would say, "How do you know someone's

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