Love requires us to be open and vulnerable from "summary" of The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak
Love, the most powerful force in the universe, demands that we expose our true selves to another. It requires us to break down the walls we have built around our hearts, to let go of our defenses and reveal our deepest emotions and fears. Love cannot thrive in the presence of closed hearts and guarded souls. It flourishes only when we are willing to be vulnerable, to lay ourselves bare before the one we love. When we love someone, we must be willing to take risks, to trust that our vulnerability will be met with understanding and compassion. Love is a leap of faith, a journey into the unknown where we must surrender control and embrace uncertainty. It is only by opening ourselves up to the possibility of hurt and rejection that we can truly experience the depth and beauty...
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