Julia Roberts once said:

“You know it’s love when all you want is that person to be happy,
even if you’re not part of their happiness.”

True love isn’t about possession; it’s about a deep, selfless desire for someone else’s happiness. When you genuinely love someone, their well-being becomes your priority, even if it means that their path to happiness might take them in a different direction from you.

Real Love is about allowing someone to live freely, without the weight of your expectations or needs attached. It’s the kind of love that whispers, “I want you to be fulfilled, whether I’m part of that picture or not.”

This kind of love takes courage. It requires letting go of ego and the longing for permanence. It’s rooted in a deep respect for the other person’s autonomy and dreams. To love someone in this way means embracing the idea that their happiness may not always align with what you envisioned, and yet, you can find peace in that. This is the purest form of love: one that wants only the best for the other person, without needing anything in return.

When you reach this level of selflessness, you experience a kind of love that’s both profound and liberating. It’s a love that transcends personal desires, focusing instead on the freedom and joy of the one you cherish. You may wish you could be by their side, sharing every moment, but their happiness becomes enough. You find comfort in the knowledge that they’re on a path that brings them fulfillment, and in your heart, you celebrate their success and joy, even from a distance.

This is the essence of unconditional love. It’s not about getting; it’s about giving. It’s about wanting the other person to grow, to thrive, and to live a life that brings them joy—even if that journey takes them away from you. Such love is a gift not only to the person you care about but also to yourself. It allows you to experience love in its purest, most generous form, untainted by expectations or selfish desires.

When we love someone this deeply, we learn a valuable truth about love: that it doesn’t have to be reciprocal to be real. Love, at its highest form, is not contingent on proximity, on shared experiences, or on being in each other’s lives. It’s a light that remains steady, even when circumstances change. And in this selfless love, there is a quiet, profound joy—a satisfaction in knowing that you loved deeply, authentically, and without reservation.

So, when you find yourself wishing only happiness and fulfillment for someone, regardless of your place in their life, know that you are experiencing a rare and beautiful form of love. It’s a love that asks for nothing and gives everything. And in the simplicity of that wish, “I just want you to be happy,” lies the true meaning of love.

If you want us to chat about Love – Feel free to book a meeting with me – Emi