And you expose yourself to criticism and ridicule. Love is a design. It sets a cycle. Love becomes the key ingredient theme in the architecture of your personality. Think about it in any design, whether it is interior decorating or exterior landscaping in the garden, whether it is architecture there is a single unifying element.
Every personality also has an architectural design.
And a healthy personality has an integrated design of love to survive in a culture that is morally and ethically torn. You need the spirit of love. Love becomes the definition of who you are. We speak of defining moments in life. You are no longer going to insist on ego fulfillment through power and control.