10 powerful secrets for LOVE

 The FIRST secret - the power of THOUGHT
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 Love begins with our thoughts. We become what we think
 about. Loving thoughts create loving experiences and
 loving relationships.
 Affirmations can change our beliefs and thoughts about
 others and ourselves. If we want to love someone, we
 need to consider his or her needs and desires.
 Thinking about your ideal partner will help you
 recognise her when you meet her.
 
 The SECOND secret - the power of RESPECT
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 You cannot love anyone or anything unless you first
 respect them. The first person you need to respect is
 yourself.
 To begin to gain self-respect, ask yourself, What do I
 respect about myself?
 To gain respect for others, even those you may
 dislike, ask yourself, What do I respect about them?
 
 The THIRD secret - the power of GIVING
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 If you want to receive love, all you have to do is
 give it! The more love you give, the more you will
 receive. To love is to give of yourself, freely and
 unconditionally. Practice random acts of kindness.
 Before committing to a relationship ask not what the
 other person will be able to give to you, but rather
 what will you be able to give them. The secret formula
 of a happy, lifelong, loving relationship is to always
 focus on what you can give instead of what you can
 take.
 
 The FOURTH secret - the power of FRIENDSHIP
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 To find a true love, you must first find a true
 friend. Love does not consist of gazing into each
 other's eyes, but rather looking outward together in
 the same direction. To love someone completely you
 must love him or her for who they are and not for what
 they look like. Friendship is the soil through which love
 seeds grow. If you want to bring love into a
 relationship, you must first bring friendship.
 
 The FIFTH secret - the power of TOUCH
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 Touch is one of the most powerful expressions of love,
 breaking down barriers and bonding relationships.
 Touch changes our physical and emotional states and
 makes us more receptive to love.
 
 The SIXTH secret - the power of LETTING GO
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 If you love something, let it free. If it comes back
 to you, it's yours, if it doesn't, it never was. Even
 in a loving relationship, people need their own space.
 If we want to learn to love, we must first learn to
 forgive and let go of past hurts and grievances.
 Love means letting go of our fears, prejudices, egos
 and conditions. Today I let go of all my fears, the past
 has no power over me - today is the beginning of a new
 life.
 
 The SEVENTH secret - the power of COMMUNICATION
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 When we learn to communicate openly and honestly, life
 changes. To love someone is to communicate with them.
 Let the people you love know that you love them and
 appreciate them. Never be afraid to say those three
 magic words: I Love You. Never let an opportunity pass
 to praise someone. Always leave someone you love with
 a loving word - it could be the last time you see him
 or her. If you were about to die but could make
 telephone calls to the people you loved, who would you
 
 The EIGHTH secret - the power of COMMITMENT
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 If you want to have love in abundance, you must be
 committed to it, and that commitment will be reflected
 in your thoughts and actions. Commitment is the TRUE
 test of love. If you want to have loving
 relationships, you must be committed to loving
 relationships. When you are committed to someone or
 something, quitting is never an option. Commitment
 distinguishes a fragile relationship from a strong
 one.
 
 The NINTH secret - the power of PASSION
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 Passion ignites love and keeps it alive. Lasting
 passion does not come through physical attraction
 alone; it comes from deep commitment, enthusiasm,
 interest and excitement. Passion can be recreated by
 recreating past experiences. When you felt passionate
 spontaneity and surprises produce passion. The essence
 of love and happiness are the same; all we need to do
 is to live each day with passion.
 
 The TENTH secret - the power of TRUST
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 Trust is essential in all loving relationships.
 Without it one person becomes suspicious, anxious and
 fearful and the other person feels trapped and
 emotionally suffocated. You cannot love someone
 completely unless you trust him or her completely. Act as
 if your relationship with the person you love will never end.
 One of the ways you can tell whether a person is right
 for you is to ask yourself, Do I trust them completely
 and unreservedly? - If the answer is no -, think
 carefully before making a commitment.