Does he love me? Does he love anyone more than me? Does he love me more than I love him? Perhaps all the questions we ask of love, to measure, test, probe, and save it, have the additional effect of cutting it short. Perhaps the reason we are unable to love is that we yearn to be loved, that is, we demand something (love) from our partner instead of delivering ourselves up to him demand-free and asking for nothing but his company. Milan Kundera
About This Quote

This quote is about how love must be given without any demands. If you want to be loved, you need to show appreciation and respect. The person who feels appreciated will be more likely to return the favor.

Source: The Unbearable Lightness Of Being

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