Love to me implies gentleness ... a choice to do no harm ... a deep constancy of kindness and presence ... cherishment ... a sense of home with another being ... a singular way of seeing and being seen ... a sturdy, no-nonsense respect ... a "no matter what" kind of presence ... an ease and safety in being-with ...

It is difficult to define!

A quotation comes to mind: "Love that stammers, that stutters, is apt to be the love that loves best." (Gabriela Mistral)

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