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What does it mean?
Loving someone includes accepting their secrets. Trust is mutual and cherished.
In plain terms
I love you for all your secrets and keep them safe.
What can you take from it?
Love includes accepting secrets.

Where it applies

  • romantic relationships
  • close friendships
  • confidants

Putting it to work

  • respect privacy
  • build trust
  • be a safe person

Questions to consider

  • Who holds your secrets safely?
  • What trust means to you?

Another view

Some secrets should not be kept.

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