💔 "What Is Love—And How Do We Stay Safe From the Wrong Kind?"

By Tariq Khan | www.saveafl.com

What is love, really? 

Is it something we get from others? 

Is it something we depend on? 

Is it just a feeling, or a chemical in our brain? 

Or is it something deeper, more natural—yet misunderstood?

Love means different things in different cultures. But no matter where you live, the way we give and receive love shapes who we are.

💡 The Love We Learn First

The first love we experience often comes from family. 

This love teaches us how to treat others. 

If it is healthy and independent, we grow strong and confident. 

If it’s conditional or controlling, we may grow up depending on others to feel loved.

What love means to our parents is often the version we carry into adult life. So ask yourself: Did I learn love that frees me—or love that traps me?

❤️ Is Love Something We Depend On?

Love is powerful—but it can also be dangerous if we don’t know who we’re receiving it from.

Some people love us genuinely. Others use love as control. This is where narcissistic love becomes a trap. It feels like love, but it’s not. It’s manipulation.

Real love gives you freedom. Toxic love takes it away.

🌿 The Power of Neutral Love

The best kind of love is natural, not forced. Like nature itself—no control, no hidden agenda. Neutral love is calm, supportive, and honest. It’s the love we’re born with.

We don’t need to earn this love. We simply need to give it and receive it with open hearts.

Love is a gift—not a trap.

💖 Love Yourself First

Before you love others deeply, learn to love yourself. This is how you learn to set healthy boundaries, recognize red flags, and avoid dangerous love.

You were born with love inside you. 

Don’t depend on others to prove it.

🌟 Key Takeaways

• 💚 Love starts with you.

• 💚 Real love never manipulates or controls.

• 💚 Narcissistic love feels exciting but becomes painful.

• 💚 You can’t fully love others until you respect and love yourself.

• 💚 Give love freely, but protect your peace.

💬 Final Thoughts

Love is beautiful when it's real. 

But not all love is safe. Know the difference—and don’t be afraid to walk away from anything that feels wrong.

Make love, not war. Give love, but don’t give away your soul.

Thank you for reading

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With LOVE, Tariq Khan