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What does it mean?
Love is about giving everything rather than expecting to receive anything.
In plain terms
Love is about giving, not getting.
What can you take from it?
Give fully in love.

Where it applies

  • relationships
  • friendship
  • parenting

Putting it to work

  • prioritize giving
  • avoid transactional love

Questions to consider

  • Can love be selfless?
  • What do you expect from love?

Another view

Unbalanced giving can lead to resentment.

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