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"text": "What if your mate forgives you and your broken promise? I know we've all heard statements from our mates such as: \"Baby, don't worry about it. I forgive you. Let'x move on!” Well, here's the question, should we accept this statement as the truth; or should we keep in the back of our minds that the damage is already done? Here's when you must begin to walk a straight line continuously.",
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