The first thing I learned: love begins with yourself. If you do not accept your mistakes, do not know how to support yourself, then it is difficult to give love to others. I started with small steps: I stopped scolding myself for mistakes and learned to praise myself for successes. The second lesson is attention to others. To love is to see a person as he is, with all his oddities and habits. I began to ask more questions: "How are you feeling?", "What do you want?", "How can I help?" — and I saw how people around me opened up.
And the third secret is time. Love requires investment: emotions, words, deeds. These are not only romantic gestures, but also care in small things: making tea, listening, hugging when needed. I am still learning this art. Sometimes mistakes are upsetting, but I know: love is worth perfecting. Marina.