Allowing yourself to wholeheartedly love someone or something can be incredibly daunting, particularly if you've previously experienced deep love followed by heartbreak. We often say that with love comes loss, and it’s better to have loved, even if it leads to sorrow. The reality is that we know we will eventually lose the people and things we cherish—either gradually or all at once. The question remains: would we rather shield ourselves from pain, or is love truly worth the risk?