“Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.” (Robert A. Heinlein)
The quotation shown above is proof that your love of another is driven by the proper motive.
It is said, however, that there is a triangular theory of love which includes intimacy, passion and commitment. It seems to me that intimacy and passion can be selfish motives, because they may benefit one partner only. Commitment, on the other hand, may be something parents do just for the sake of the kids.
Genuine love is 100% unselfish when your focus is completely on the happiness of another person. And, only then are you happy too. It is not easy because we all are a bit selfish by nature. The greatest joy in life is seeing loved ones happy!
If not today, when?
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