how can you define UNCONDITIONAL LOVE?

Answer 1

Absolute selflessness, like the Buddha.

Answer 2

I prefer the words "unconditional positive regard" because of the many misuses and/or ambiguities associated with the word "love" in today's world. My daughter, now deceased, had [and has] my unconditional positive regard, although she may not have known it during the times I made use of parental controls.

In metaphysical terms, there is nothing in the material world that has the power to diminish, disrupt, distort, or destroy unconditional positive regard. The love is not premised upon any specific condition or trait for either the one loving or the one who is loved. There is no element of "I will love you (or myself) only IF..." [you/I lose weight, change in some way, do as someone else wishes...]. The IF is removed completely, and there is only this feeling of acceptance and caring that remains in place no matter what. I think transcendence is part of the recipe, because one who allows the capacity for unconditional positive regard to unfold within has the power and will to transcend all earthly weights and measures in favor of a more blissful and rejuvenating approach to caring. Hope this helps answer your question.

Answer 3

Unconditional love is one which, of course, has no conditions. I don't think unconditional love exists. Everyone has certain conditions or expectations that, if not met, nullifies the love. The love between a parent and their child is as close as we could get to "unconditional".

Real, true love, has conditions, like respect and honesty.

Answer 4

Unconditional love for me can never be defined but it can be described. Unconditional love is giving your love with nothing in exchange. You love someone despite his or her weaknesses, flaws and mistakes. Unconditional love is the willingness of a person to defy all odds just for the sake of the one he or she loves. A perfect example would be the love of a mother for her children.

Answer 5

Unconditional love is giving without asking back.Unconditional love is when someone hurts you,but you don't cry because if you'd cry,the person next to you would get hurt by your tears...Unconditional love is forgiving.Unconditional love is being next to that person for better for worse...what can I say more....

Answer 6

Most people do things for you because they want something in return. Unconditional love is doing for others, without expecting anything in return.
Man will give you nothing. But God will.

Answer 7

"Agape" is a Greek term for unconditional love.

"The Christian usage of the term agape comes directly from the canonical Gospel's account of the teachings of Jesus. When asked what was the greatest commandment, Jesus said, "'Love (agape) the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." (Gospel of Matthew 22:37-41)

At the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said: "You have heard that it was said, 'Love (agape) your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get?

Christian writers have generally described agape, as expounded on by Jesus, as a form of love which is both unconditional and volitional, that is, it is non-discriminating with no pre-conditions and is something that one decides to do. Saint Paul described love as follows: "Love (agape) is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." (First Epistle to the Corinthians Chapter 13, verses 4-8a)."

Answer 8

The rational mind may strive to understand unconditional love by its own language. Love isn't rational.

Answer 9

Have a child and you will know unconditional love.

Answer 10

Even if the one you love unconditionally was a pedophile and raped and killed 12 little girls, horribly, you still love them. I really don't see how you can get more unconditional than that...

Answer 11

well for me unconditional means loving that person without conditions. For example, allowing them to be themself any time anywhere, going and doing what fulfills them , being interested in what makes them happy. etc