How Does Kierkegaard on Love Work?

Kierkegaard on love is like having a best friend who always knows what you need, even when you don’t say it out loud.

Imagine you have a toy that breaks easily, and every time it breaks, you get sad. But one day, your best friend sees you're upset and gives you a new toy, not because they were told to, but because they care about you. That's what Kierkegaard means by love, it’s when someone chooses to be close to you, even when things get hard.

Kierkegaard thought of love like playing a game that gets harder as it goes on. At first, it's fun and easy, like when you and your friend share candy. But as the game continues, you have to work harder to keep the friendship strong. Sometimes, one person has to do more than the other, just like how sometimes you have to let your friend win so they feel happy.

Kierkegaard also said that love needs courage. It's like when you're scared of the dark but still walk into it because you know someone is waiting for you on the other side. Love isn’t just about feeling good, it’s about choosing to stay close, even when things are tough.

So next time your best friend gives you a toy or stays with you in the dark, remember: that's love according to Kierkegaard!