What does the cryptic crossword clue "It's something symbolic to loving couple when one leaves (5)" mean?

The definition is "It’s something symbolic". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TO (synonym="TO") + TEM (synonym="loving couple") = TOTEM; definition: "It's something symbolic" The answer is TOTEM.

It's something symbolic to loving couple when one leaves (5)

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