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What does it mean?
True love accepts all flaws and mistakes unconditionally.
In plain terms
Love means accepting someone even when they make mistakes.
What can you take from it?
Love people fully, including their flaws.

Where it applies

  • parenting
  • partnerships
  • friendship

Putting it to work

  • listen without judging
  • forgive mistakes
  • show patience

Questions to consider

  • Who do you love without conditions?
  • Is unconditional love always possible?

Another view

Unconditional love can sometimes enable harmful behavior.

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