“Immature love says: 'I love you because I need you.' Mature love says: 'I need you because I love you.'”
— Erich Fromm
Simplified Meaning:
Young love wants someone because they fill a need. Grown-up love needs someone because of deep feelings.
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Affection Commitment Dependency Emotional growth Love Maturity Needs Relationships Selflessness Unconditional love