Can you love someone you don’t respect? 

Usually, you can’t. 

Here’s the thing:

Respect comes first: 

You start by seeing someone’s good qualities or strengths. 

You feel respect and want to act right around them. 

Then love grows: 

Over time, that respect naturally turns into real care.  But sometimes—super rarely—it goes differently: 

You suddenly feel deep care, even without respect first.  It’s like waking up one day and realizing someone’s amazing.  But this is rare—like an “emergency miracle.” 

Here’s the easy path: 

Notice how incredible G-d’s power and creation is.  Respect Him by doing simple good things (acts of kindness).  Watch how that respect slowly becomes love. 

Remember: 

“Respect first. Love follows.” 


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