To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Loving yourself is the start of a lifelong personal romance.
- In plain terms
- Self‑love begins a lasting relationship with yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Practice self‑acceptance daily.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you show love to yourself?
- What habits nurture this romance?
Another view
Self‑love can be mistaken for selfishness.
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