Love is not a feeling, it is a choice from "summary" of Loving Like You Mean It by Ronald J. Frederick
Love is not a feeling, it is a choice. This concept may seem counterintuitive at first, especially in a culture that romanticizes the idea of falling in love as something that happens to us, beyond our control. We are bombarded with messages that tell us love should be easy, effortless, and always accompanied by intense emotions. However, the reality is that love is much more complex and nuanced than that. When we view love as solely a feeling, we are setting ourselves up for disappointment. Feelings are transient and can change based on external circumstances or our own internal state. If we rely solely on our feelings to dictate our actions in a relationship, we may find ourselves constantly at the mercy of our emotions, leading to instability and inconsistency in how we show love t...
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