Chief place in love

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“the woman is the heart, and as he occupies the chief place in ruling, so she may and ought to claim for herself the chief place in love”

What does this mean exactly? (Examples would be helpful)
 
Good question. You might have mentioned it’s from Pope Piux XI, Casti Connubii, no. 27. Sorry, I don’t have an answer; but it may help more knowledgeable persons to know the context.
 
That is from Casti Connubii, I suggest you read the entire encyclical
 
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That is from Casti Connubii, I suggest you read the entire encyclical
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I just read it, but I still don’t understand that part of it, the ruling part I understand (I mean it’s directly from the bible) but the love part?

I guess it’s the same as the whole “women are the heart” thing but I still don’t get it:blush:
 
The best I can do to explain from personal experience…
My three children gave me a trip to Europe as a gift for a special birthday, and one accompanied me. In Florence I said to him,
“Darling I sometimes remember things that may have been mistakes, like may sometimes I should have said “yes” instead of 'no”. It really hurts when I remember things like that"
My son replied,
“Mum, you were a good Mum, You always loved us”
I can only explain by what I cannot explain, how much I love my children.
I know that I am the heart of my family, and my children also know it.
My husband takes a more cerebral attitude, and hasn’t always understood my concerns and efforts regarding them.
My children have an answering devoted love for me because for them I’ve meant love and understanding that they’ve never needed to doubt. Hence, I remain the heart of my family.
 
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