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[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

You can also love the parts you’re going to change, as you change them. You don’t have to turn off the love to do surgery.

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

That’s very true. I routinely change the parts of me I love. I try to make them better. I’m a kind and loving person, but I’m trying to change that from a selfless form to a self preserving form. To know my limits and stop pouring from an empty cup.

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 1 points 4 months ago

You can even love the parts you are saying goodbye to. Not improving, but eliminating. You never have to turn off the love at all ever for anything.