Jacqueline Simon GunnLove isn't about holding on. It's about letting go.
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I love you isn’t about holding on. It’s about letting go. Love is about giving up all pride and selfishness, and letting yourself be vulnerable with another person. When you say “I love you,” it means that you are open to the possibility of safety, happiness, and security with that person.
That’s exactly what safety, happiness, and security are all about. They are the things you can expect when you give up all your pride and selfishness and let yourself be vulnerable with another person.
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