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What does it mean?
Close bonds can feel freeing not constraining. Commitment enables autonomy.
In plain terms
Being tied to others can actually make you feel free.
What can you take from it?
Bonds can be liberating.

Where it applies

  • marriage
  • friendship
  • community

Putting it to work

  • value connection
  • embrace commitment
  • rely on others

Questions to consider

  • Do you feel free in your bonds?
  • What freedom means to you?

Another view

Some relationships can become restrictive.

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