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have mixed feelings

feeling both positive and negative emotions about something at the same time · uncertainty about how to feel

What's the situation?

Imagine your favorite coffee shop announces they're closing... 😢 but also opening a new, bigger one across town! 🎉 You're sad about the old spot but excited for the new. That's having mixed feelings! It perfectly captures those moments when joy and sadness, or excitement and worry, all pop up at once. 🤷‍♀️

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