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“If you're not sure what you want, then hold back from making plans or responding to invitations until you have a chance to think about it.”

Quote by Carolyn Hax

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Carolyn Hax is an American writer renowned for her advice column in The Washington Post. Born on December 5, 1966, she has been offering relationship and life advice to readers for over two decades. Hax's columns are known for their insightful and often humorous take on a wide range of issues, from personal relationships to societal norms. more

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