Conditional and unconditional love manifest in relationships through different behaviors and expectations. Conditional love is based on certain conditions being met, such as good behavior, achievements, or meeting specific needs, and can lead to feelings of insecurity or pressure. Unconditional love, on the other hand, is offered without conditions, accepting the partner fully, including their flaws, and fosters a sense of safety and trust.
The attraction between conditional and unconditional love creates tension between two different sides of our nature—the desires of the conditioned self and the unconditional open heart. This tension between conditionality and unconditionality, when looked at clearly and worked with, can help you learn to love more deeply. Read about how conditional and unconditional love manifest in relationships.