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Humble the Poet ON: How to Get Out Your Own Way to Find Love & Breaking Society's Common Myths About Relationships

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

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The Need to Impress and Validate in Relationships

Throughout history, humans have been conditioned to find their value in relation to others, striving for validation and recognition. This need to impress is deeply rooted in our history of living in smaller communities where hierarchy determined our worth. Despite the shift to modern city life, the desire for validation remains strong. This constant pursuit of validation can hinder the ability to truly understand and experience love, as true love stems from self-respect, an internal source of validation.

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