Creating an illusion of closeness and being in a fake love bubble won’t bring you love
MO AND PHINDI | Dangers of loving your partner more than you love yourself
When we went for pre-marital sessions some 18 years ago, we were taught that we would know we truly love each other when one partner places their needs below the needs of the other. Also, that compromise, self-sacrifice and “holding your peace” was proof of love.
This notion dupes many couples into a false sense of humility and fake unselfishness...
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