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What does it mean?
True love is shown by giving without expecting rewards.
In plain terms
Love means giving freely without wanting anything back.
What can you take from it?
Give freely to understand love.

Where it applies

  • charity
  • parenting
  • friendship

Putting it to work

  • donate without reward
  • help freely
  • avoid transaction

Questions to consider

  • What do you expect when you give?
  • Can you give without conditions?

Another view

Some relationships require reciprocity to be healthy.

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