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What does it mean?
Love should not hinder personal growth; sometimes stepping aside is necessary.
In plain terms
True love supports growth; if it blocks potential, let go.
What can you take from it?
Support others' growth even if it means stepping back.

Where it applies

  • parenting
  • friendships
  • romantic relationships

Putting it to work

  • encourage growth
  • respect autonomy
  • release control

Questions to consider

  • When did you support someone's growth?
  • When did you hinder it?

Another view

Sometimes staying is better than stepping aside.

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