Is it possible to love somebody without being on board with all their decisions? I grew up being told it was emphatically a yes.
But is it possible to *feel* loved by someone when you know they're against your decisions?
Now that I find myself on the latter side more often, I'm not so sure.
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It depends on the decisions and how the other person handles their own feelings.
If the decisions are to be your full self & someone else is against that, it's difficult to overcome (not necessarily impossible, although it may be).
If the decisions are less significant, and the other person has different opinions but isn't judgemental or abusive, it's easier to find a way forward, at least for me.
@mynameisnate I understand that it's complicated.
I'm working out for myself how to hold space for people who do not respect my right to self-determination and yet who are important to me, while keeping myself safe.
Nate
Adara Astin