A loving relationship is one in which the loved one is free to be himself - to laugh with me, but never at me; to cry with me, but never because of me; to love life, to love himself, to love being loved. Such a relationship is based upon freedom and can never grow in a jealous heart.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True love allows freedom and mutual support without jealousy or mockery.
- In plain terms
- Love means letting the other person be themselves freely.
- What can you take from it?
- Love requires freedom and no jealousy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does love mean to you?
- How do you support others?
Another view
Boundaries are also needed alongside freedom.
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