Love is not about power struggles or manipulation from "summary" of The Mastery of Love by Don Miguel Ruiz,Janet Mills
In relationships, there is often a tendency to see love as a power struggle, a game of manipulation where one person tries to control the other. This mindset stems from a place of fear, insecurity, and a lack of self-love. When we operate from this place, we are not truly experiencing love. Love is not about dominating or being dominated, it is about mutual respect, trust, and understanding. True love is about freedom and respect. It is about allowing the other person to be who they truly are, without trying to change them or control them. When we love someone, we should want the best for them, even if it means that they may choose a path that is different from what we would have chosen for them. Love is not about imposing our will on others, it is about supporting them and encouraging them to be the best version of themselves. When we engage in power struggles and manipulation in relationships, we are not acting out of love, but out of fear. We are afraid of losing the other person, of being ab...
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