if you grow up in an environment of abuse, neglect, or conditional love, it’s nearly impossible to relate to the idea that someone could love you no matter what you do or fail to do in this life. When someone who is loved conditionally is told, “I love you,” what they hear is, “I love you for now, so don’t mess up.” Conditional love isn’t love, it’s a contract. We all know contracts include fine print and that contracts can be voided.
