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The Myth of Loving Yourself as a Prerequisite to Finding Love

Confidence and self-esteem are not required for you to find and sustain love.

I know, this is the opposite of what you’ve constantly heard and been told in the last years.

If you believe the soul-crushing myth that you must fully love yourself before you can find a partner, it’s not your fault. In the western world, we are constantly bombarded with messages about how desirable it is to be beautiful, materialistic, and egocentric. Our confused culture sends messages to perfectly normal, sweet, and healthy people who would make great romantic partners that they are not beautiful, wealthy, successful, or “shiny” enough for love.

We are told that you need to learn to love yourself first before you can learn how to love others. Let this sink in for a second: your ability to care about other people can happen only when you can conjure up loving feelings about your reflection in the mirror. It is not true.

Although they may seem well intended and helpful, the idea of loving yourself fully before you can love others can lead to some unrealistic and toxic ideals. It might also make you feel less confident…