How can someone truly love another person more than themselves?

[Anonymous]

[Sangita93]

Cultural, social and family traditions trains women truly love their husbands more than themselves, and it is a fact that most women truly love another person – their husbands and children more than themselves. In most cultures, and particularly in Hindu families of India, women truly love their husbands more than themselves. They display deep devotion to their husbands through emotional investment, nurturing, and prioritizing the marital bond. Their belonging to their husbands framed as loving more, is largely driven by a social and religious beliefs, desire for a secure attachment, high emotional intelligence, and the fulfilment of strong, enduring marital partnerships. Women are naturally wired for strong emotional bonds and connection, and the hormone oxytocin plays a major role. They look after for health and pleasure of their husband, and long-term stability and security of family. They consider their marriage as a ultimate commitment, and choose to invest everything in its success. They feel valued, securely attached, and loved, when their husbands appreciate them for putting the relationship at the centre of her life. Communication and connection from their husbands is a key factor, the husband's ability to be emotionally intelligent and attentive to her desires builds a strong, reciprocal connection. The intense focus on a husband is actually a focus on feeling loved, protected, and prioritized by him. In Hindu social framework, it is believed that a women should love their husbands more than themselves, for managing family traditions and social upliftment. It is suggested in KAMSUTRA that healthy love must precede the ability to love others in a balanced way.

[Nikki1989]

Easy, it is a willingness to put their fundamental needs above your own non-essential wants.

Real love is a partnership of two wholes, not two halves.

[MrChinaski]

I don't think you can. But I would probably give my life for my kids.

[AI Opinion]

My aim on GAG is simple: decode love, crushes, and all the messy in‑between for you. 💘

You can love someone more than yourself when their happiness genuinely feels as important as your own, sometimes even more. Parents feel it a lot, so do people deeply in love. It’s not losing yourself, it’s choosing them even when it costs you comfort, ego, or convenience.

The healthy version: you still have boundaries, self-respect, and identity. The toxic version: self-sacrifice, no boundaries, ignoring red flags, and calling it “love.” Real love adds to who you are, it doesn’t erase you.

[jahaims]

It's easy if you are both emotionally healthy

[Anonymous]

Yes, it's quite possible.