"You must love in such a way that the other person feels free." Do you agree or disagree with this quote?

[Still-alive]

This is from Thich Nhat Hanh who was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk.

[Rosexøxø]

I mean, that may not be, and should not be the sole purpose because it could be entrapping to the one offering/ wanting to offer their love, and turning it into a form of service or idolization.

I think it should just be considered that they avoid the possibility of containing or micro-managing, and judging the person that is being loved.

Simply, reflect with these in mind, and consider if the love that is being given is being displayed in the proper light, we would want it to be seen and experienced as. Then, it could be rewarding.

People should love the ones they care for, but not in a way that infringes/ negatively; overwhelms their person of dealt affection, nor should the lover, love in a way that internally kills themselves.

I think this is the logically safe way.

Then both can just LOVE WITH EVERYTHING THEYVE GOT, to either obsessively/not obsessively ensure their loved one feels free.

Depends on the person, but this quote doesn’t seem harmful either…

I like it! I AGREE ☝️

[letuswaltzforthedead]

I'm not sure what it means actually. Sure, maybe don't be controlling if that's what it means or support your partner so they're free from unnecessary worries and can follow their goals fully.

but considering I'm a fairly physical person, my partner won't be free physical. I will hug them a lot, they will not be able to escape that.

[Still-alive]

i just take it to mean that they should be the ones to freely choose being with you and the other person should chillax a bit and let them decide if they want to or not. lol

[Still-alive]

like that scene in Beauty and the beast where he decides to let her go despite the fact that allowing her to do so could mean he will be cursed to be a beast forever but she later decides to come back!

[letuswaltzforthedead]

that is true, forced relationships can work but even if they do, it's not the same as voluntarily staying with a person for 50 years out of love.

[Guardian45]

If you love someone set them free, if they come back and stay with you, then that's Love.

[inhua]

sounds great on paper but put into practice, it'll just get abused.

there's a lot of simpish boyfriends who let their girlfriends freely do anything whether its post nude pics online, text other dudes, dress trashy in public without them, go to drunk parties in Vegas even cheat on them and abuse them.

[Guy13]

That's nice... So what's the Plan to achieve it?

[Still-alive]

so are you saying you agree or no?

[Guy13]

I agree it is an obvious Macro truth... Assuming free does not mean One can do what one wants to do when one wants at Cost of everyone else but me... like a simple synapse or an instinctual based creature.

[lalaloveee]

People think that the more complex a quote, the deeper its meaning. In fact, if a quote is complex, it usually indicates that it is meaningless.

This is one of the most dumbass quote I've ever heard.

[Still-alive]

whats dumb about it?

[virtue2332]

Well, you should never love until they feel trapped or obligated to be with you. They are free and you are only responsible in expressing your love to them in a way they can best receive it.

[menina]

I absolutely agree. That's the kind of love that I consider pure and desirable.

[Apulu_Imback]

I agree. If you aren't feeling comfortable then they aren't the one. Feeling caged is one of the uncomforts.

[jorfan3]

I LOVE this quote! Requoting this someday! Wonderful! Keep them coming!

[Ms_Facesitter]

I would like to add free to be themselves around you. But not be free to do whatever, abuse, cheat.

[Dinosaursandanime65]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/p8yxV5eDF44

Rume

[Labokachulaa]

I agree because true love isn't about control.

[CrazyGirl2]

Yes 💯% Agree.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Yes, I agree

[Ninania]

Yup, that's the core of why I'm polyamorous.

[Guardian45]

Can I ask you some Qs?

[Ninania]

@Guardian45 sure, go ahead.

[Guardian45]

Can I DM you?

[Ninania]

@Guardian45 no.

[SnowedIn]

I agree with this.

[Guardian45]

AGREE!