Understand that relativity is everywhere, and that we view everything through its lens - rose-colored or otherwise. When you meet someone in a different country or city and it seems that you have magical connection, realize that the enchantment might be limited to the surrounding circumstances.

Dan Ariely
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When you meet someone in a different country or city and it seems that you have magical connection, realize that the enchantment might be limited to the surrounding circumstances. When you feel a strong connection to someone from another place or time, take a step back and look at how things are. Be aware of the times and circumstances that surround the relationship. Your feelings might be based on a different time or place, or they might really mean something.

Source: Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions

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