In this episode, I’m talking about 12 kinds of love—romantic makes up just three of them! If you’re single, guess what? You still have NINE other types of love to celebrate on Valentine’s Day (or any day).

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Love Defined by the Ancient Greeks

According to the ancient Greeks, there are seven types of love that actually fall into different categories. Those Greeks really were amazing scholars and philosphers weren’t they? We still refer to their work today!

3 Kinds of Romantic Love

1. Eros – Passionate Love
This one’s all about attraction, chemistry, butterflies in the stomach—classic romantic love. Think gazing into each other’s eyes, sparks flying, and that intoxicating, can’t-get-enough feeling.

2. Ludus – Flirty, Playful Love
That fun, teasing, early-stage romance kind of love. The fiery spark, the playful texts, the inside jokes. But watch out—sometimes this is just a “flash in the pan” love that burns out fast!

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3. Pragma – Enduring Love
This is the long-haul, mature love that we all hope Eros turns into. It’s the deep, steady connection that weathers life’s ups and downs—growing old together, hand in hand.

Love Beyond Romance

4. Philia – Deep Friendship Love
“Brotherly love”—let’s call this sisterly love! It’s the unbreakable bond of close friendships, built on trust, support, and loyalty.

5. Storge – Family Love
The deep, unconditional love between parents, children, and family members. This love is woven into your DNA—it can be there for life.

6. Philautia – Self-Love
The foundation of a happy life. Loving yourself means prioritizing your well-being, setting boundaries, and treating yourself with kindness and care.

7. Agape – Unconditional Love
Pure, selfless love given without expecting anything in return. This is the love of humanity—acts of kindness, charity, and deep empathy.

Love for Pets & Passions

8. Love for Pets & Animals
That unspoken bond with our furry (or feathery or scaly) friends. Pets love us unconditionally, and we love them right back!

9. Love for Passion & Work
The joy of doing what you love, whether it’s a career, hobby, or art. This love fuels creativity, purpose, and fulfillment.

Love That Expands Your World

10. Love of Learning
For the lifelong seekers, this love drives curiosity, exploration, and growth. It’s the thrill of discovering something new.

11. Love of Nature & the Earth
A deep connection to the planet, from awe at a sunset to the responsibility to protect the environment. This love is grounding and soul-nourishing.

12. Spiritual Love
A love for God, the Universe, or your spiritual path. Spiritual love brings you peace, meaning, and a sense of belonging.

Mindblowing Truth About Falling in Love

When I started my journey to find love, I began with the idea that I had love energy within me, but I figured it was stagnant. That’s why my objective was to get my love energy moving again!

How did I do that? I wrote a bunch of little songs or chants to open my heart, believe in love, let go of past loves, and attract the one for me. These chants not only worked for me, but they have worked for my dating coaching clients as well. And as my Valentine’s Day gift to you, you can listen or download to all seven chants for FREE!

I learned something mind-blowing from acupuncturist Michael Hunter: Falling in love isn’t about finding someone—it’s about falling into the love that already exists within you.

The bottom line is that love is a state of being. YOU ARE LOVE. The other person is the spark that ignites the fire of love that already resides within you. You are not really in love with them but in love with love – the energy of love. This is how you remember that you are made of love!

So, when you love yourself, take care of yourself, honor yourself, maintain healthy boundaries, then you are more at peace. This is inner peace which is at the very center of world peace. Which means when you love yourself, you actually give world peace a chance to blossom.

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Love Ripples Out

This is so incredibly powerful that it causes a chain reaction. This love energy begins to ripple out to everyone around you. And as that catches on, it ripples out around them – and so on, and so on.

When you embrace this truth, love stops feeling like something external to chase and becomes something you naturally radiate. As you radiate love from within, your energy field turns into an attraction beacon, drawing love to you.

Love attracts love because self-love makes you outrageously magnetic!

Want to attract love? Shift your energy! Love yourself, love your life, and you’ll become a magnet for the right partner who is the spark that ignites your love even more.

How to Celebrate Love – Single or Not!

1. Throw a Galentine’s Day Party
Amy Poehler’s Parks and Rec character made this a thing back in 2010, and it’s brilliant! Gather your besties, eat, laugh, and toast to love of your friendships. The official day is February 13th but any day will do!

2. Indulge in Self-Care
Massage, Reiki, facials, a hot scented bath—treat yourself like the VIP you are.

3. Buy Yourself Flowers & Chocolate
Why wait for someone else to do it? Go get what you want!

4. Send Love Notes
Text your favorite women (or men) and tell them why they matter. Instant mood booster!

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5. Make a Special Meal
Bake heart-shaped cupcakes, cook a fancy dinner—celebrate love in all its forms.

6. Pamper Your Pets
New toy, extra treats, snuggles—your pet deserves love, too!

7. Spread Kindness
Hand out chocolates, buy coffee for a stranger, bring treats to work. This is how love multiplies when you share it!

8. Donate to a Cause You Love
This is a beautiful example of agape love in action. Give to a charity that touches your heart.

The Ultimate Love Hack: Love Yourself First

If self-love feels hard, check out Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It by Kamal Ravikant. He wrote it after hitting rock bottom, and his method transformed his life. It can transform yours, too.

Bottom line? Love is everywhere. It’s in your friendships, your passions, your pets, your family, the world around you—and most of all, within you. You ARE love – go celebrate that!

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