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You're having dinner with a friend you've known for as long as you can remember. You finally talk to them about your counter. You're crying, explaining that it's always been at 0, and so you must not have a soul-mate.
Their eyes widen. Tears begin to form, and they throw their arms around you.
"Mine has always been at 0 too."

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