Do You Marry the Woman You Love, or Love the Woman You Marry?

Most people spend their lives chasing the first and settling for the second. But both approaches are incomplete because they rely on luck or willpower.

If you want a relationship that is truly "unbeatable," you need to stop choosing a side and start applying LQ (Love Intelligence).

The IQ and EQ Approach: Why They Fail

In my book, Love Intelligence, I explain that most people approach marriage with their IQ or EQ:

• The IQ Approach: You treat marriage like a contract. You "calculate" compatibility. You look at status, background, and "logic." It’s efficient, but it’s cold.

• The EQ Approach: You "manage" the relationship. You use communication tactics to avoid fights. It’s better, but it’s often just a way to keep the peace.

The LQ Solution: Love is a Verb, Not a Result

Love Intelligence teaches us that the question itself is flawed. In the world of LQ, "Love" is not something that happens to you; it is a frequency you generate.

1. Marrying the Woman You Love (The Frequency of Attraction)

If you marry for "Love" (the feeling), you are relying on a peak emotion. But emotions fluctuate. LQ tells us that attraction is about Alignment. When you have high Love Intelligence, you don't just look for a "partner"; you look for a soul whose "Love Frequency" matches your own. You aren't just marrying a person; you are marrying a shared mission.

2. Loving the Woman You Marry (The Practice of Abundance)

This is where LQ truly shines. Many people think "loving the one you marry" sounds like a chore. But in Love Intelligence, I teach that Love is an infinite resource.

• Unconditional Contribution: LQ means you don't love her because she "deserves" it today. You love her because you are a person of Love.

• Winning Without Fighting: When you practice LQ, you stop keeping score. You don't wait for her to be "lovable" to give love. You lead with love, and in doing so, you transform the environment of the marriage.

The Verdict: The Third Way

So, do you marry the woman you love or love the woman you marry?

The LQ answer is: You marry a woman with whom you can build a "Love Intelligence System."

Marriage isn't a destination where you arrive and "have" love. It is a laboratory where you practice LQ. Whether you started with a spark or a slow burn, the result is the same: A relationship is only as strong as the Love Intelligence of the people within it.

If you focus on being a man of high LQ, the "who" becomes less about a roll of the dice and more about a conscious creation of a legacy.

Is your relationship running on IQ, EQ, or LQ?

In my books Love Intelligence and 爱的智慧, I break down the specific tools to move from "settling" to "soaring." Don't just find a partner—build a powerhouse.

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