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“To love somebody is not just a strong feeling - it is a decision, it is a judgment, it is a promise.” quote by Erich Fromm
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“To love somebody is not just a strong feeling - it is a decision, it is a judgment, it is a promise.”

Erich Fromm

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Love is an active choice and commitment, not merely an emotion; it involves judgment and promise.

In simple terms: Love is a decision, not just feeling.

Key Takeaway

Choose love consciously and uphold promises.

Themes

love commitment choice ethics

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • friendship
  • self‑love practices
  • community building

Key Concepts

existentialism humanism relationship theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What promises do you make in love?
  • How do you balance feeling and decision?
A Different Perspective

Love alone cannot sustain relationships without effort.

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