The Complexity of Relationships: Balancing Unconditional Love and Self-Respect
The Complexity of Relationships: Balancing Unconditional Love and Self-Respect: The concept of unconditional love suggests that being available for others and being an unconditional giver can bring us happiness and inner peace. However, as humans, it is only natural that we may feel hurt and cheated if our love and kindness are not reciprocated, or at least minimally acknowledged. This raises an important question: How can we strive for unconditional love while also expecting some form of reciprocation in our relationships?