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What does it mean?
Love inherently involves worry and uncertainty.
In plain terms
Being in love means having many worries.
What can you take from it?
Expect anxiety when you love someone.

Where it applies

  • falling in love
  • maintaining relationships

Putting it to work

  • prepare for emotional risk
  • manage relationship anxiety

Questions to consider

  • Does love make you anxious?
  • How do you handle worry in relationships?

Another view

Not all love experiences are dominated by fear.

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