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What does it mean?
Love thrives when people are open and free to be themselves.
In plain terms
Love needs openness and freedom.
What can you take from it?
Be open to let love grow.

Where it applies

  • relationships
  • friendship
  • family

Putting it to work

  • honest communication
  • letting go of control

Questions to consider

  • Where do you feel safe?
  • Are you open with others?

Another view

Sometimes boundaries are needed for healthy love.

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