Society often misunderstands the true meaning of love from "summary" of All About Love by bell hooks
In a culture where love is often equated with desire, it is easy to see how the true meaning of love can be misunderstood. Society teaches us that love is about getting what we want and fulfilling our own needs. This individualistic view of love leads to a lack of understanding of what love truly entails. Love is not just about satisfying our own desires; it is about caring for others and putting their needs above our own. It is about empathy, compassion, and selflessness. Love is about connection, mutual respect, and support. It is a deep and profound emotion that goes beyond mere physical attraction or fleeting pleasure. When society reduces love to a transactional relationship, it loses sight of the depth and complexity of this...
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