According to Osho, the very idea of “giving” freedom is mistaken: love itself is freedom. It’s not about neglecting self-love; it’s about dropping the ego that wants to own and rank first. Real love recognizes the other’s freedom as a birthright, not a favor. Be grateful, don’t imprison or demand permissions, and keep your own freedom intact. Possessiveness breeds hurt and revenge; freedom deepens love.
Loving someone doesn’t mean you hand them freedom or lose yourself—real love naturally lets both of you be free.