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10 Disciplines of Love

Love isn’t just a feeling; it’s a discipline. True love requires daily, intentional action. The 10 Disciplines of Love help strengthen relationships by fostering trust, connection, and alignment. Are you practicing these disciplines, or unknowingly violating them?
10 Disciplines of Love
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Why:

Relationships thrive when love is a conscious commitment, not just an emotional reaction. Many relationships fail because partners put themselves first, love conditionally, or fail to nurture intimacy. By practicing these 10 disciplines, you can cultivate a deeper, more fulfilling connection.

"A great relationship is about two things:
first, appreciating the similarities,
and second, respecting the differences."

What:

The 10 Disciplines of Love provide a framework for sustaining love and passion in any relationship. These principles guide partners to prioritize love over ego, ensuring mutual growth and unwavering trust.

They include:

  1. Putting your lover first
  2. Loving no matter what
  3. The power of love, adoration, and praise
  4. Flooding each other with love
  5. Daily intimacy
  6. Heartfelt understanding
  7. Giving to each other
  8. Trust
  9. Honesty
  10. Alignment

How:

To integrate these disciplines into your life, practice daily acts of love, communicate openly, and commit to selflessness. Love should not be based on convenience but on intentional effort.

Example:

Physical 🟧 – Prioritize daily physical connection, such as hugs, kisses, and meaningful touch. Create rituals like a morning embrace or an evening walk holding hands.

Intellectual 🟦 – Engage in deep conversations about goals, beliefs, and dreams. Learn and grow together by reading books or taking courses on love and relationships.

Social 🟢 – Publicly appreciate your partner and defend your relationship’s integrity. Foster relationships with others who support and uplift your love.

Spiritual 🔴 – Meditate together, pray for each other, or practice gratitude as a couple. Align your values and purpose to strengthen your emotional and spiritual bond.


See: Core 100 Module 7 - 3 Levels of Relationship

Core 100 Module 7 - 3 Levels of Relationship
“True transformation begins when we stop asking, ‘What can I get?’ and start living, ‘How can I give?’ In relationships, the shift from selfishness to selflessness is where love truly thrives.”

By practicing the 10 Disciplines of Love, you build a relationship that thrives on trust, passion, and alignment. Love isn’t just about finding the right person—it’s about becoming the right partner.