In "The Beloved Ego: Foundations of the New Study of the Psyche," Wilhelm Stekel challenges the conventional belief that hate is the opposite of love. Instead, he asserts that indifference, or a lack of any emotional response, represents the true opposite of love. This perspective highlights how emotional apathy can be more damaging than overt negativity.
Stekel's insight suggests that the lack of engagement and care can lead to emotional voids...