Love is very patient and kind.
If someone constantly belittles you, rushes you, or is cruel to you, that is NOT love.
Love is never jealous or envious.
If someone controls you, isolates you, or makes you feel guilty for talking to others, that is NOT love.
Love is never boastful or proud.
If someone always puts themselves above you, dismisses your feelings, or makes you feel small, that is NOT love.
Love is never haughty, selfish, or rude.
If someone humiliates you, disregards your needs, or makes you feel like you don’t matter, that is NOT love.
Love does not demand its own way.
If someone always forces their decisions on you, disregards your choices, or makes you feel powerless, that is NOT love.
Love is not irritable or touchy.
If someone constantly makes you walk on eggshells, explodes in anger, or blames you for their moods, that is NOT love.
Love does not hold grudges and will hardly even notice when others do it wrong.
If someone constantly brings up your past mistakes, punishes you emotionally, or uses your pain against you, that is NOT love.
Love is never glad about injustice, but rejoices whenever truth wins out.
If someone justifies hurting you, manipulates the truth, or makes you feel like abuse is “normal,” that is NOT love.
Love is loyal, always believes in the best, and stands firm.
If someone threatens to leave you constantly, makes you feel unworthy, or makes you beg for love, that is NOT love.
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If this does not sound like the love you are experiencing, you deserve to be loved in the right way.
Love should bring peace, safety, and security—not fear, hurt, or control. Real love does not harm.
If you recognize yourself in any of these warning signs, it’s time to seek help You deserve a love that aligns with God’s plan for you.
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