Accepting someone for who they are

Giving love does not mean trying to change or control the other person. When we try to force someone to be different than who they naturally are, it's not an act of love—it's an act of judgment. We are saying to them "You are not good enough the way you are. You need to change to meet my expectations." True love should be about accepting someone completely as they are, not trying to remake them into our ideal.

When you go out into the woods and you look at trees, you see all these different trees. And some of them are bent, and some of them are straight, and some of them are evergreens, and some of them are whatever. And you look at the tree and you allow it. You appreciate it. You see why it is the way it is. You sort of understand that it didn’t get enough light, and so it turned that way. And you don’t get all emotional about it. You just allow it. You appreciate the tree. The minute you get…

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We need people who don’t ask us to become different for their own acceptance and terms of approval. We need people, and we need to be the people who give others the permission to sit in their own skins and not be afraid. That’s the best gift you are ever going to give someone— the …

This is what he does to me. I don't need material thing. I just need someone who could understand me and love me for I am. And that what does my Federi gives to me. He's a special guy. I can't stop falling inlove with him❤

The harder we love someone, the more we love who and what they are. They become our list of desirable traits. But none of us are perfect and it is our job to encourage each others growth! I hope if someone loves me they can accept my flaws while kindly encouraging me to grow and flourish.

Find someone who sees the beauty in your imperfections. This phrase emphasizes the importance of finding a person who appreciates and values you for who you truly are, flaws and all. It’s about seeking a connection with someone who not only accepts your imperfections but sees them as part of what makes you unique and special. This kind of relationship fosters genuine love, acceptance, and understanding. #PerfectlyImperfect #LoveYourFlaws #BeautyInImperfection #AuthenticLove #FlawsAndAll…

I love this quote so much! It’s from Marvin J. Ashton, and after just a little research on some of his other quotes, I’m convinced he was a very charitable person indeed. I could go on and on abou…