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Ambivalence is common — even a good relationship doesn't prevent mixed feelings.
Caregivers cope with stress, mixed emotions about aging parents 2007
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Ambivalence is defined by my dictionary as "simultaneous attraction towards and repulsion from At object, a person, an action."
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Ambivalence is also at the root of the attitude of official business, for example, of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Ambivalence is at the root of the attitude of official labour.
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This would, of course, jeopardize the "Ambivalence ..." project.
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His deep and broad knowledge provides firm footing when he sprinkles Cuban rhythms into part of a Chopin Nocturne, or composes lovely originals like "Ambivalence," in French vals-musette style.
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Ambivalence in general isn't something we as a culture have such an easy time with.
Carol Smaldino: A Torn Valentine Carol Smaldino 2012
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Ambivalence in general isn't something we as a culture have such an easy time with.
Carol Smaldino: A Torn Valentine Carol Smaldino 2012
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Ambivalence actually is often a sign of life rather than one of no feelings at all.
Carol Smaldino: A Torn Valentine Carol Smaldino 2012
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Ambivalence actually is often a sign of life rather than one of no feelings at all.
Carol Smaldino: A Torn Valentine Carol Smaldino 2012
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