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What does it mean?
Love happiness comes from loving, not from being loved.
In plain terms
Being happy in love comes from loving someone more than being loved.
What can you take from it?
Focus on giving love to find happiness.

Where it applies

  • romantic relationships
  • self-development
  • emotional growth

Putting it to work

  • express love
  • practice care
  • value affection

Questions to consider

  • Do you love more than you seek love?
  • Where does your joy come from?

Another view

Being unloved can still cause pain.

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