matters/affairs of the heart

phrase

: romantic matters/affairs
It's best not to interfere in matters/affairs of the heart.

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The day-long public event, which also includes two surprise proposals, celebrates several major milestones in the affairs of the heart. Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026 While some of the women end up with men at the end of the movie, the film, based on the novel by Terry McMillan, is largely about learning to care for yourself in matters of the heart. New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 In Newfoundland, sheds are sacred spaces where people gather to share advice on repairs and matters of the heart, to drink, and dance. Hazlitt, 4 Feb. 2026 But in moments where finishing a hat fuels his day’s most important challenge, affairs of the heart sadly take a backseat. David John Chávez, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for matters/affairs of the heart

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“Matters/affairs of the heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matters%2Faffairs%20of%20the%20heart. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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