Why should you love yourself first before loving someone else?

Popular wisdom tells us that healthy self-esteem is a prerequisite for a healthy relationship—that without sufficient self-love, we're not capable of truly loving others. read more

Why You Must First Love Yourself Everyone has heard that you have to love yourself before someone else can love you. The reason for this is simple - our ideal partner is a reflection of us. read more

Probably b/c self-love is the most basic form of love. If one can conceptualize what love is (by loving oneself), then one is best able to comprehend it enough to truly love another. read more

Still, something in you is crying for you to hold on, to not give up just yet. Love Yourself First. Healthy relationships occur between two people who are comfortable with themselves, in addition to one another. Love only develops after making your own happiness a top priority. read more