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Could you do an article on kissing in the next issue of GL? I'm I'm  

Contraction of I am.

Our Living Language Speakers of some scattered varieties of American English sometimes use I'm instead of I've or I have in present perfect constructions, as in
 unsure about how to kiss, and I need help!

--Abbie

You aren't aren't  

Contraction of are not. See Usage Note at ain't.


aren't are not
aren't be
 the only one asking for advice, Abbie. That's why we've we've  

Contraction of we have.

we've have
 put tons of great info on girlslife.com, including bow-to-kiss tips and other fab articles!
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Author:Abbie
Publication:Girls' Life
Article Type:Letter to the editor
Date:Apr 1, 2006
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