Perhaps all the questions we ask of love, to measure, test, probe, and save it, have the additional effect of cutting it short. Perhaps the reason we are unable to love is that we yearn to be loved, that is, we demand something {love} from our partner instead of delivering ourselves up to him demand-free and asking for nothing but his company.
Milan Kundera explores the complexities of love and suggests that our attempts to quantify and analyze it may actually hinder our ability to experience it fully. By incessantly questioning and measuring love, we potentially limit its depth and significance. This constant probing might distract us from the essence of loving freely and authentically.
Furthermore, Kundera posits that our desire to be loved can overshadow our capacity to love others. When we focus on what we want from our partners, we might forget the importance of selflessness in a relationship. Instead of entering love with expectations, we should seek genuine companionship and presence, allowing love to blossom without the weight of demands.
