1. On the show, Mattie read his poems and talked about his love for life.

Question

2. On the show, Mattie read his poems and talked about his love abou life.

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Which preposition can we use, 'for' or 'about'? Are both OK?

Answer 1

The first sentence is far better. I don't think I've ever heard the second in any context.

Answer 2

On the show, Mattie read his poems and talked about his love about life.
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Thank you. There was a spelling mistake, not 'abou' but 'about.

Answer 3

I knew what you meant!! My reply still works!