Who really taught you how to love?

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Longpatrol · 31-35, M

Is it really something that can be taught? It just sort of happens right? That’s why it contrasts hate. Hate can be learned, hate is taught and mimicked.

SW-User

@Longpatrol I believe some people draw it out of us, and with the way they are show us how to love or how love can be.
Love, or at least the expression of it doesn't happen naturally.

Longpatrol · 31-35, M

I suppose what you say may make sense perhaps if we talk about abuse survivors. Because these are people who haven’t been in a situation where love is naturally forthcoming. They’re deprived of anything that’s not concerned with survival@SW-User

SW-User

@Longpatrol Precisely, but not limited to. Say someone is brought up in a rigid and cold home. They will not naturally divert towards warmth and love. And unfortunately, it is not always our parents who show us what love is or what we are capable of when it comes to love.

Longpatrol · 31-35, M

Hmm I think I see your point now. No in that case love would need to be taught. But surprisingly the capacity to love is still there. Take a person out of that negative situation, show them kindness and love and somehow like you say it will be drawn out. It can’t be stamped out. @SW-User

SW-User

@Longpatrol Yes! The core is in us, waiting for inspiration for it to be awakened and expressed.