Teal Swan Do You Feel Loved by Being Received?
Nov 8, 2025
Explore the fascinating idea that love is fundamentally about giving. Discover how individuals feel truly loved when their affection is received and acknowledged. Teal discusses various ways to show love, from words to gestures, and contrasts common misconceptions about receiving love. She shares personal stories illustrating how childhood experiences shape our need for love to be acknowledged, and emphasizes the importance of finding people who can fully appreciate and reciprocate your love.
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Giving Is A Core Human Need
- Love is not only a resource to receive; it is also a human need to give.
- People feel loved when their giving is acknowledged and taken in, not just when they receive gifts.
Many Ways People Give Love
- People show love through many distinct channels like words, time, gifts, touch, protection, and spiritual connection.
- All these forms need to be openly received to fulfill the giver's need and create well-being.
Openly Receive Love
- Be open and vulnerable to receive another's love by acknowledging and valuing it.
- Recognize that receiving love is itself a gift of trust and affirms the relationship.