Empty love Quote by Steve Magsamen
“To expect love to be returned at the same level as given, is a selfish expectation.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Love and Expectation, 2019
Expecting equal love in return is selfish; love should be given without expectation.
In simple terms: Expecting equal love is selfish.
Key Takeaway
Give love without expecting return.
Themes
selflessness
relationships
expectations
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
emotional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- family dynamics
- friendships
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you give love freely?
- What expectations limit you?
A Different Perspective
Unreciprocated love can hurt.
![“For the first time [with the Bible] - I know this sounds so corny - but I knew love. I had such an empty love tank. I had all the questions to life that didn't make sense. Two and two didn't add up to four. From my father's death - if you loved me, why did you leave me? Why did you kill yourself?…” quote by Paula White](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e19/paula-white-2031_add_for-the-first-time-with-the-bible-i-know_1902349.jpg)
