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Bed Quote by Erica Jong

“The perfect man is the true partner. Not a bed…” quote by Erica Jong — Download Open image

“The perfect man is the true partner. Not a bed partner nor a fun partner, but a man who will shoulder burdens equally with you and possess that quality of joy.”

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