“Love is the ability and willingness to allow those that you care for to be what they choose for themselves without any insistence that they satisfy you”
— Wayne Dyer
Simplified Meaning:
When you truly care for someone, you let them be themselves and make their own choices, even if it doesn't make you happy. For example, imagine a parent who dreams of their child becoming a doctor. But if the child wants to be an artist, the parent shows real love by supporting that dream without pushing their own wishes. This means not forcing the child to follow a path just to make the parent proud or happy. Understanding this makes relationships stronger because everyone feels free to be who they are. You can apply this by respecting others' decisions and encouraging them to find their own happiness, not just trying to meet your expectations.
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