The near enemy of love is attachment. Attachment masquerades as love. It says, I will love this person (because I need something from them). Or, Ill love you if youll love me back. Ill love you, but only if you will be the way I want. This isnt the fullness of love. Instead there is attachmentthere is clinging and fear. True love allows, honors, and appreciates; attachment grasps, demands, needs, and aims to possess.

Dare to Lead by Brené Brown