Answer the following question in a concise and well-reasoned essay of approximately 1200 words after reading the book "Six Records of a Floating Life".
On page 89 of Six Records of a Floating Life, Shen Fu writes, "I would advise all the husbands and wives in the world not to hate one another, certainly, but also not to love too deeply. As it is said, 'An affectionate couple cannot grow old together.' My example should serve as a warning to others." Write an essay in which you explore what Shen Fu means in this passage. Why is he giving this advice? What does his advice reveal about his world view, and about the world in which he lives?
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