Mutual caring relationships require kindness and patience, tolerance, optimism, joy in the other's achievements, confidence in oneself, and the ability to give without undue thought of gain.

Fred Rogers
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Mutual caring relationships require kindness and patience, tolerance, optimism, joy in the other's achievements, confidence in oneself, and the ability to give without undue thought of gain. These four components of a caring relationship can be described as unconditional love. The ability to give and lack of self-interest are two qualities that also contribute to unconditional love.

Source: The World According To Mister Rogers: Important Things To Remember

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