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If everything can be turned into irony, even a sincere 'I love you' becomes a risk. Is irony poisoning our relationships, or protecting us from getting hurt?
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Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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