Love Yourself First

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“If you don’t love yourself first, you can’t love anyone else.”
You’ve probably heard this phrase before—but do you really understand what it means?

Many women enter into relationships with the hope of feeling whole. To feel chosen. To feel seen.
But the truth is this: if you don’t know how to choose yourself first, you’ll always end up chasing people who reflect your insecurities at you.

In this post, I’ll explain why loving yourself isn’t just nice—it’s non-negotiable if you want a healthy, lasting relationship.

1. Self-love sets the standard for how others treat you

When you love yourself, you naturally create boundaries—not out of fear, but out of respect.
You stop entertaining people who breadcrumb you. You stop chasing emotionally unavailable men.
You realize that your time, energy, and affection are valuable. And others pick up on that.

If you don’t see your own worth, you’ll tolerate being treated like a backup plan.

2. You can’t give what you don’t have

Real intimacy requires emotional availability.
But if you’re constantly beating yourself up or seeking validation through someone else, how can you truly show up for love?

Self-love gives you:

• Emotional regulation
• Clarity about what you want
• The strength to walk away from what isn’t right

You become less reactive, more grounded—and that creates safety in your relationships.

3. You attract different kinds of partners

When your self-worth is low, you often attract people who reinforce it.
That might mean:

• Dating someone who puts you down
• Tolerating inconsistent behavior
• Falling into anxious/avoidant dynamics

But when you operate from self-respect, your standards shift. You stop needing someone to “fix” you or “complete” you. You’re already whole.

Healthy love is not about finding someone to rescue you. It’s about choosing someone who aligns with the life you’re already building.

4. Healing your relationship with yourself heals how you love

Here’s the truth no one talks about:
Most “relationship problems” start before you even meet the person.

They start with how you speak to yourself. Ask yourself the following questions:

How do you abandon your own needs?
How do you stay silent to avoid conflict?
How do you believe love is earned through suffering?

When you start re-parenting yourself—through kindness, compassion, and firm boundaries—you stop repeating the same toxic patterns over and over again.

5. If you don’t love yourself, you’ll settle—and call it love

Let’s be real.
How many women are stuck in unfulfilling relationships because deep down, they don’t believe they deserve better?

Self-love isn’t a trend.
It’s the filter through which you choose your future.

If you don’t love yourself first, you’ll accept less than you need and justify it as “realistic.”

Stop calling it love if it costs you your self-worth.

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