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What does it mean?
It is acceptable to love one person more than all other people combined.
In plain terms
You can love someone more than you love anyone else.
What can you take from it?
Deep love for one person does not diminish love for others.

Where it applies

  • romantic relationships
  • family dynamics
  • prioritization

Putting it to work

  • prioritize loved ones
  • express affection
  • accept complexity

Questions to consider

  • Who do you love most?
  • Can you love someone more than everyone else?

Another view

It may ignore the emotional toll of unequal love in relationships.

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