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What does it mean?
Love is portrayed as a sharp tool that forces deep self-examination.
In plain terms
Love helps him cut through his own defenses to see himself.
What can you take from it?
Love can force you to confront who you really are.

Where it applies

  • intense relationships
  • conflict with partner
  • introspection

Putting it to work

  • using conflict to learn
  • examining relationship dynamics

Questions to consider

  • How does love change your view of yourself?
  • Does love hurt or heal you?

Another view

Love can also comfort rather than cut depending on the relationship.

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