Falling In Love Vs Roller Coasters

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A huge smile spreads across your face as your heartbeat increases. Is this because of the wind whipping around you as the cart of the roller coaster goes into a loop or, is this because of the person sitting beside you in the cart as you stare at them the look of love? The event of riding a roller coaster is very similar to falling in love. But, the experience of these two things is very different. Both involve the same emotions of excitement and fear and, the physical characteristics of sweaty palms, big smiles, and, twinkle of happiness in the eyes. However, the experience is different because the event of riding a roller coaster is over in three minutes. While, falling is love can end quickly, last forever, or, even pause in the middle of

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