“Think about it,” he writes. “We’re taught from a young age that we need to find love in order to be happy. We’re told that if we’re not in a relationship, we’re somehow incomplete or flawed. But what if this is just a myth? What if we’re being sold a bill of goods that doesn’t actually deliver on its promises?”
Hakunak starts by pointing out that our society has a bit of an obsession with love. We’re constantly surrounded by messages telling us that we need to find our soulmate, that we need to be in a relationship to be complete, and that love is the key to happiness. But Hakunak argues that this cult of love is actually a form of social control. In No Need For Love -v0.8Beta- By Hakunak
When we’re alone, we have the space to reflect on our thoughts and feelings. We have the opportunity to learn and grow without distraction. And we have the freedom to pursue our own interests and passions without needing to consider anyone else’s opinions or needs. “Think about it,” he writes
But he also argues that we don’t need romantic love to do this. We can build connections with friends, family, and community without ever needing to experience romantic feelings. But what if this is just a myth
“Think about it,” he writes. “We’re taught from a young age that we need to find love in order to be happy. We’re told that if we’re not in a relationship, we’re somehow incomplete or flawed. But what if this is just a myth? What if we’re being sold a bill of goods that doesn’t actually deliver on its promises?”
Hakunak starts by pointing out that our society has a bit of an obsession with love. We’re constantly surrounded by messages telling us that we need to find our soulmate, that we need to be in a relationship to be complete, and that love is the key to happiness. But Hakunak argues that this cult of love is actually a form of social control.
When we’re alone, we have the space to reflect on our thoughts and feelings. We have the opportunity to learn and grow without distraction. And we have the freedom to pursue our own interests and passions without needing to consider anyone else’s opinions or needs.
But he also argues that we don’t need romantic love to do this. We can build connections with friends, family, and community without ever needing to experience romantic feelings.