Reflections with Alphonsine

Insights on True Love from Carl Jung’s Psychology. When you think of love, what comes to mind? Romance, passion, or the idea of finding your “other half”? Carl Jung, the Swiss psychologist, challenged these common beliefs. He argued that what many people call love is often attachment, fantasy, or even selfish need . True love, in his view, is far more transformative—it reshapes not only our relationships but also who we are at our core. In this article, inspired by Jungian psychology, we’ll explore five timeless truths about love that may change how you view relationships: True love is not possessive True love embraces your partner’s shadow True love inspires personal growth True love transcends passion and projection True love walks the path of sovereignty 1. True Love Is Not Possessive We’re often taught that jealousy means someone cares. But Jung saw possessiveness not as love, but as fear. 💬 Real love chooses; it doesn’t claim. Possessive love holds tightly,...