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What does it mean?
Love requires active mutual engagement and cannot survive without being desired by both parties.
In plain terms
Love needs attention and desire to survive.
What can you take from it?
Maintain relationships by actively showing you care.

Where it applies

  • romantic partnerships
  • friendships
  • family bonds

Putting it to work

  • show appreciation
  • communicate desire

Questions to consider

  • Is your relationship receiving enough attention?
  • What fuels your current connections?

Another view

Some relationships thrive on independence rather than constant attention.

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