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No One Falls in Love with You for Nothing
Original: No One Falls in Love with You for Nothing: Don’t Be Naïve Love is one of life’s most profound gifts, but it is not magic
A widely shared essay argues that love is not magic and should not blind people to discernment. It contends that when someone falls in love with you, there is usually something specific they see, admire or need, and that recognising this protects against naïveté in relationships. Commenters are debating whether the author's pragmatic, even transactional framing of attraction is a healthy dose of realism or a cynical take on romance.
Why now: The blunt, unsentimental view of love as conditional resonates and provokes debate among readers reflecting on relationships.
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- No One Falls in Love with You for Nothing: Don’t Be Naïve Love is one of life’s most profound gifts, but it is not magic, and it does not make us immune to discernment. When someone falls in love with you, there is usually something they see, feel, admire, need, or hope to… · christopherakong.wordpress.com@christopherakong.wordpress.com · 3
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