Another theme is the beauty of romantic love. The first half of the book is dedicated to the theme of romantic love, and Rilke's perspective on it is both revolutionary and invaluable. He proposes that participants in it dedicate themselves not only to their own cultivation, but to the protection of the freedom of their lover to cultivate their own mind and life, as well. When two people are able to meet as equals, both worthy of each other's attentions in the beginning, it only stands to reason that those qualities ought to remain highly prized throughout their time together, so that each remains whole and able to maintain their progress toward self-realization.
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