Love is giving up control. It’s surrendering the desire to control the other person. The two — love and controlling power over the other person — are… - Rob Bell

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Love is giving up control. It’s surrendering the desire to control the other person. The two — love and controlling power over the other person — are mutually exclusive. If we are serious about loving someone, we have to surrender all the desires within us to manipulate the relationship.

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About Rob Bell

Robert Holmes "Rob" Bell Jr. (born August 23, 1970) is an American author, speaker and former pastor.

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Alternative Names: Robert Holmes Bell Jr.
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