Love is not a gamble, nor a mind game, nor a profit-and-loss balance sheet. It is sincerity, devotion, dedication, and mutual respect, without discrimination of any kind. Love can exist only where truth is present: crystal-clear, transparent, and honest, leaving no room for misunderstanding, misinterpretation, misjudgment, or miscommunication. It begins with being sincerely loyal to yourself first; only then does that same loyalty naturally extend to the one you love, with dignity and deep respect.