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Jun 2024
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2207: Making Love Last by Learning to Lo...

Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino
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Episode 2207:

Dr. Lisa Firestone explores the dual nature of love as both a feeling and an action, emphasizing that true love is demonstrated through behaviors such as expressing affection and care. By focusing on actionable ways to love, we can improve our relationships and become more loving individuals, moving beyond the fantasy of love to real intimacy and connection.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/making-love-last-by-learning-to-love-2/

Quotes to ponder:

"Treating love as an 'entity' or 'idea' often leads to a fantasy of love."

"Look at What You Do, Not What You Say."

"Breaking your patterns of withholding is an immediate way to become a more loving individual."

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