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What does it mean?
True love embraces differences rather than tolerating them.
In plain terms
Find someone who loves you for who you are, including your differences.
What can you take from it?
Seek love that accepts your differences.

Where it applies

  • dating
  • marriage
  • friendship

Putting it to work

  • seek acceptance
  • be authentic
  • value differences

Questions to consider

  • Who accepts you fully?
  • How do you accept differences?

Another view

Compatibility on values matters too.

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