--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Love isn’t a feeling; it’s an attitude…" description: "\"“Love isn’t a feeling; it’s an attitude, it’s actions. Like buying him the prayer shawl. Whether you feel anything or not, just do the loving thing.”\" ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a74/lynn-austin-8967_feeling_love-isn-t-a-feeling-it-s-an-attitude-it_1535731.png" --- # Love isn’t a feeling; it’s an attitude, it’s actions. Like… ![“Love isn’t a feeling; it’s an attitude, it’s actions. Like buying him the prayer shawl. Whether you feel anything or not, just do the loving thing.” quote by Lynn Austin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a74/lynn-austin-8967_feeling_love-isn-t-a-feeling-it-s-an-attitude-it_1535731.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a74/lynn-austin-8967_feeling_love-isn-t-a-feeling-it-s-an-attitude-it_1535731.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a74/lynn-austin-8967_feeling_love-isn-t-a-feeling-it-s-an-attitude-it_1535731.png) > ““Love isn’t a feeling; it’s an attitude, it’s actions. Like buying him the prayer shawl. Whether you feel anything or not, just do the loving thing.”” [Lynn Austin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/lynn-austin/) ## 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 expressed through actions and attitudes, not just feelings; doing loving deeds matters. **In simple terms:** Love is about what you do, not just what you feel. Key Takeaway Act lovingly regardless of emotions. Themes love action attitude Mood thoughtful encouraging Type relationship practical When to use this quote - marriage - friendship - community service Key Concepts ethics relationship dynamics Questions to Reflect On - What small act can you do today to show love? - How do you differentiate duty from genuine affection? 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