According to the 2nd law of thermodynamics, in order for a machine to keep working, energy has to be continuously supplied. Which means if I don't switch on the fan switch, it won't rotate. So is the case with love, unless we keep experiencing love, we can't keep loving others.
A gap analysis is a tool that can help businesses identify where they aren't living up to their potential. Even in our relationships with different people, there may be several gaps which we desperately try to close. Truth is we can't close those gaps unless we close the gap within. The only way to close that gap is with love.