Why does love lose its wonder as we get older (or does it)?

Why does love lose its wonder as we get older (or does it)?
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We get older. We have seen more and experienced more. Everything – not just love – is something we have done before. Call it worn down, call it jaded, we’ve seen it all before and it isn’t as exciting.
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