We cease loving ourselves if no one loves us.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Self-love is often dependent on receiving love from others.
- In plain terms
- It is hard to love yourself if no one loves you.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek supportive relationships to maintain healthy self-esteem.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you love yourself more when loved by others?
- How do you build self-love alone?
Another view
True self-love should ideally be independent of external validation.
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