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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 month ago (3 children)

It can also work the other way around, unfortunately. Like no longer being able to listen to a certain band or whatever because it just reminds you too much of someone that you used to know.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

someone that you used to know

And how a certain song popped into my head just now

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Maybe they both exist and it's about focusing on the ones you do want to remember and you do out of sentimentality and love.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I would say it works this way more often than not. In my experience at least.

And when they say that scent is strongly tied to memory, they're not kidding. That shit is real.