But in that moment I understood what they say about nostalgia, that no matter if you're thinking of something good or bad, it always leaves you a little emptier afterward.

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The word nostalgia means the longing for the past. Nostalgia can be either good or bad, depending on its source. Good nostalgia is a happy memory of something good. For example, I might have fond memories of my childhood home.

Bad nostalgia is a memory of something that was bad or painful in the past. Bad nostalgia could be a memory of a break-up or other unpleasant experience.

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