EP4: Do you REALLY need to love yourself first? | self love while dating
Dec 13, 2023
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Exploring the significance of self-love, maintaining independence in relationships, the importance of self-love before dating, building a solid foundation of self-love for healthy dating, and the lifelong commitment to self-love.
Prioritizing self-love before and during a relationship is essential for a healthy connection.
Detachment is a powerful tool in self-love and dating, allowing for healthier relationships and self-growth.
Deep dives
Importance of Prioritizing Yourself and Building a Solid Foundation
Prioritizing yourself and building a solid foundation are crucial for creating and finding a healthy relationship. It is important to focus on self-love both before and during a relationship. Strategies for maintaining independence and avoiding obsession over someone else are discussed.
The Dangerous Ideals of Perfection and Self-Sufficiency
The idea that one must be perfect and solve all trauma and unhealed feelings before loving someone else is challenged. Self-love is a lifelong journey, and waiting for perfection may lead to missing out on connection and love. It is vital to recognize the importance of independence and self-love before entering a relationship.
Practices of Self-Love
Self-love practices such as solidating (spending time alone in public), embracing new experiences, forgiving oneself, letting go of embarrassment, and avoiding comparison are outlined. These practices help raise self-esteem and build a foundation for a healthy relationship.
The Power of Detachment and Building a Strong Foundation
Detachment is discussed as a powerful tool in self-love and dating. Recognizing that no person is guaranteed, but one's bond with oneself is, allows for healthier relationships. Building a strong foundation involves working on flaws, focusing on confidence and growth, and valuing oneself.