wholeheartedness
Wholeheartedness is the quality of being wholehearted: the state of being deeply committed, sincere, and fully engaged in a person, task, or relationship. It connotes emotional openness, genuineness, and a readiness to invest energy and vulnerability without pretense.
Etymology and usage: The phrase derives from the combination of “whole” and “heart,” a literal image of
In contemporary self-help and positive psychology, the term has been associated with concepts such as authenticity,
Applications and implications: In personal relationships, wholeheartedness can refer to honesty, emotional availability, and reliability. In
Critique and limits: Some authors warn that chasing wholeheartedness without boundaries can lead to burnout, overinvestment,