Granting Space

Love is granting another the space
to be the way they are
and the way they are not.
- Werner Erhard

We cause ourselves untold misery whenever we believe
others to be imperfect and try to change them.
You have no ability whatsoever to change anyone other than yourself.
You can only cause yourself great suffering if you try.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Love is saying "I feel differently," instead of "You're wrong."
- Anonymous

Real love is accepting other people the way they are
without trying to change them.
- don Miguel Ruiz

Unsolicited Advice Is Always Meddling.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Read my thoughts on meddling in the affairs of others.

Further reading: Live and Let Live

The Problem with Advice

The #1 Secret of Great Relationships

Don't Take It Personally

God Grant Me The Wisdom

Giving Love and Comfort