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What does it mean?
Love is accidental and not worth hunting for because it can be harmful when pursued.
In plain terms
Do not search for love since it can hurt you and will appear when you are not looking.
What can you take from it?
Let love happen naturally instead of hunting for it.

Where it applies

  • dating
  • relationships
  • personal safety

Putting it to work

  • avoid obsessive searching
  • stay open to chance

Questions to consider

  • How do you find love?
  • Is love dangerous or safe?

Another view

Sometimes searching for love is necessary to form connections.

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