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Why Unconditional Love Is A Hoax

March 6, 2014 By Nathalie Himmelrich 2 Comments

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This is L O V E

What? So what I have been working towards was all for nothing?

No, you’re wrong. It’s all that matters in love!

Are these or similar the thoughts going through your mind? Let me enlighten you on a popular topic.

What is unconditional love anyway?

Well, it all depends on the definition, the origin and the context in which this term is used. Obviously, like with everything.

Psychologist Carl Rogers first spoke of unconditional positive regard, a state with which therapist should be present for their clients. Abraham Maslow, also a psychologist, said that individuals needed a positive perspective (unconditional love) for themselves in order to grow.

Recently it the term has been used as a ‘must-have’ in relationships: You need to have unconditional love for your partner. First of all, you will see the irony in this: unconditional love being a condition in relationship?

Conditional love is where love is earned based on some conditions being met. Unconditional love on the other hand is given no matter what. This needs to be seen with a little more detail.[Tweet “I love you but…”]

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