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You can also turn to it when you feel lost or need to be reminded of what’s important. “I revisit my briefs all the time, especially when I’m at a crossroads and when I feel stuck,” says Wan.

If you want to read Samaiya Mushtaq’s “Modern Love” essay, there’s a link to it in our show notes. This episode of “Modern Love” was produced by Sara Curtis and Emily Lang.