“Being loved beats loving someone”
Agree
- Security in being chosen
- Less vulnerability and pain
- Validation feels amazing
- Guaranteed emotional support
- Power dynamic in your favor
Disagree
- Giving love is more fulfilling
- Loving is active, being loved is passive
- Purpose comes from caring for others
- Unrequited love still has meaning
- Better to love and lose
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