“We are never so defenseless against suffering as when we love.”
— Sigmund Freud
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Simplified Meaning:
When we care about someone deeply, we open ourselves up to feeling pain. Loving someone makes us more sensitive to getting hurt because their actions, words, or even their struggles affect us emotionally. Think of a parent and child: a parent might worry more and feel sad if their child is unhappy or in trouble. Love connects us strongly to others, which means we share in their happiness but also in their sadness and difficulties. To apply this idea in life, understand that while loving others might make you vulnerable, it also brings great joy and meaningful connections. Embrace that love fully, even if it sometimes makes you feel defenseless.
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