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This is what happened in love. One of you cried a lot and then both of you grew sarcastic.


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This page presents the quote "This is what happened in love. One of you cried a lot and then both of you grew sarcastic.". Author of this quote is Lorrie Moore, Like Life. This quote is about relationships, sarcasm, love, affection,.