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“People who are used to constant attention and flattery become inured to the merely pleasant and become "peak seekers." They expect the highs, and when their unrealistic goals or expectations are not met, they are not simply disappointed, they are devastated.”

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Book:Women and Their Fathers: The Sexual and Romantic Impact of the First Man in Your Life

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