Love and the expansion of self: Understanding attraction and satisfaction.

@article{Aron1988LoveAT,
  title={Love and the expansion of self: Understanding attraction and satisfaction.},
  author={Arthur Aron and Elaine N. Aron},
  journal={Contemporary Sociology},
  year={1988},
  volume={17},
  pages={268}
}
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