The truth no one talks about loving too much.
Most of us grew up being told that unconditional love is the purest and ideal form of love. It is where one accepts their partner for who they are; the kind where you forgive, endure, sacrifice selflessly and expect nothing in return.
It’s the stuff we see in fairy tales, religious teachings, and many of the movies and stories we grew up watching. The idea sounds noble.
Unconditional love is pure and selfless, right?
What if unconditional love is not the solution to our relationship issues, but the very cause of them?
What if the idea of loving someone without limits leads to pain?
Let’s get into the truth behind unconditional love, and why it might not be as healthy as we think (or made to think).
Misconception: Unconditional Love = Unlimited Sacrifice
From movies to religious teachings, we see the same old story. Love means accepting everything about someone, no matter how toxic, painful, or self-destructive it is. The idea is that love should be unconditional, no matter how much it costs us, no matter how many times we forgive, no matter how much we sacrifice.
