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Love involves risking rejection and disappointment from "summary" of The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm
Love is not merely a feeling, but an art that requires effort and courage. To truly love someone means to open oneself up completely, to be vulnerable and exposed. This vulnerability comes with the risk of rejection and disappointment. It is this risk that makes love a courageous act, as one must be willing to accept the possibility of being hurt in order to truly experience love. When we love someone, we give them the power to hurt us, to reject us, to disappoint us. This is a terrifying prospect, as it means relinquishing control over our own emotions and placing them in the hands of another. However, it is only by taking this risk that we can experience the true d...
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