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What does it mean?
Love and forgiveness are mutually dependent; one cannot exist without the other.
In plain terms
You need love to forgive and forgive to love.
What can you take from it?
Forgiveness is essential to love.

Where it applies

  • conflict resolution
  • personal relationships
  • therapy

Putting it to work

  • practice forgiveness to heal
  • strengthen bonds through grace

Questions to consider

  • Can you love without forgiving?
  • Is forgiveness always required for love?

Another view

It may overlook situations where forgiveness is unsafe or unwarranted.

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