The Naked Truth | Why unconditional love is real and a good thing, and how loving without expectations can improve a relationship
- When someone says they love their children unconditionally, we believe them, but we react with scepticism when they say the same about their partner
- The act of loving someone without expectation of it being returned is real, an expert says, and explains why it can be a good thing
Is the act of unconditionally loving a partner real, or is it simply a myth? And, if unconditional love can be found in today’s world, should we be bound by it? That depends on the relationship in question; every relationship is unique.
People tend to see it as noble when parents say they love their children unconditionally, but when the same concept is applied to romantic relationships, we tend to react with scepticism. Some even consider this kind of selfless love for a partner to be dangerous.
To be honest, most people don’t think it’s entirely healthy to unquestioningly love someone and to accept all their character traits and behaviours.
This kind of love is a sensitive subject and remains a contentious topic. Of course, it seems natural for people on the spur of the moment to vow to love each other unconditionally, sometimes without fully understanding to whom they are making this lifelong commitment.