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It's OK To Love Yourself Before Stepping Into A Relationship

Self-love is the best love.

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It's OK To Love Yourself Before Stepping Into A Relationship

There are so many men and women out there who try to find others to love them for who they are and accept them, but if you don't love all of your flaws first, you will rarely be happy.

I've learned throughout the very few relationships that I have had that it is easy to let someone else appreciate all of the things that you may not necessarily enjoy about yourself. Now there will always be something that you may not find attractive or favorable about you. It boils down to the simple fact of you being able to accept your flaws and being comfortable in whatever skin you are in.

When you make yourself comfortable in your flaws, there is nothing anyone can say or do to put you in an inadequate space or mindset. If you can put yourself in a carefree mindset, you will find yourself in a much happier position.

Sit back and think about it, Why would you want someone else to accept all of your flaws and insecurities when you aren't even able to face them? How can someone else learn how to love you properly and take care of you the way you need to be cared for?

It is so easy to say you want to be in a relationship especially in this day and age because it seems as though this is what most people crave. They crave attention, love, being wanted, etc. None of those things matter if you know you can't be by yourself first and be comfortable with being alone.

For those who are reading this I want you to complete a little assignment, optional of course, and take out a piece of paper. Write down all of the things you think a potential partner may need to know about you to understand how to love you, meaning your love language. Takes all of those things you have written down, and find ways to fulfill them for yourself. Be the perfect partner you want for yourself.

Love you and Stay true.

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