Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does. Love is battle, love is a war; love is growing up.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love is portrayed as a difficult process of growth and conflict.
- In plain terms
- Love involves struggle and change not just romance.
- What can you take from it?
- Real love requires effort and personal development.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is love a battle or a gift?
- How does love change you?
Another view
This view emphasizes pain over joy in love.
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