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A reference, is derived from Middle English referren, from Middle French rèférer, from Latin referre, "to carry back" formed from a prefix re- and ferre, "to bear". A large number of words derive from this root, including referee, reference, referendum, all retaining the basic meaning of the original Latin as "a point, place or source of origin" that something of comparable nature can be defined in terms of. A referee is the provider of this source of origin, and a referent is the possessor of the source of origin, whether it is knowledge, matter or energy.
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¿Tengo que decirte que cuando estamos separados vuelvo a sentir tu cuerpo en sueños? ¿Que cuando estoy dormido te veo a ti, a la curva de tu cintura, la peca que tienes en la cadera, y que cuando me despierto al día siguiente tengo la sensación de haber estado contigo, que aún siento la caricia de tu mano en mi nuca, reciente y no imaginada? ¿Que siento tu piel en contacto con la mía, y siento todo el cuerpo dolorido? ¿Que durante unos instantes puedo contener la respiración y estar de nuevo con
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― Red, White & Royal Blue
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1. Value my ability to see the world from a unique perspective.
(Find ways to appreciate and make the most of my strengths, even when I annoy you).
2. Remember, we need compelling problems to solve, not just chores to do.
(Don't be the "big boss." I'll respect your authority more when you tell me the point).
3. Ask for my input; keep me in the informational loop.
(Give me some ownership in the process and the outcome).
4. Protect our relationship - you won't get much from me without one.
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