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In my family all the women have fairly good size breasts, shouldn't i?
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Maybe or maybe not!: There are genetics here! if you are high waisted with slender extremities, and are an ""apple, " then yes. If you have heavier arms and legs, and are "low" waisted-then no. Look at your parents and grandparents.
Answered 10/24/2017
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