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Selflove is necessary for loving others from "summary" of The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm
To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance. If a person cannot love themselves, they cannot love others. This is a simple truth that many people fail to understand. Self-love is not selfishness; it is a prerequisite for being able to truly love another person. When we do not love ourselves, we are unable to love others in a healthy and meaningful way. Self-love is not arrogance or narcissism. It is not about thinking that we are better than others or putting ourselves above them. Self-love is about accepting ourselves for who we are, with all our flaws and imperfections. It is about recognizing our own worth and treating ourselves with kindness and compassion. When we love ourselves, we are able to love others more fully and completely. We are not looking for someone else to fill a void in our lives or to make us feel complete. Instead, we are able to give love freely, without expecting anything in return. We are able to love others for who they are, rather than for what they can do for us. Self-love also allows us to set boundaries and make healthy choices in our relationships. When we love ourselves, we are less likely to tolerate mistreatment or abuse from others. We are able to recognize when a relationship is not serving us and to walk away with our dignity intact. Self-love gives us the strength and courage to seek out relationships that are truly fulfilling and nurturing. In the end, self-love is the foundation of all love. Without it, our relationships will always be lacking something essential. It is only when we truly love and accept ourselves that we are able to love others in a deep and meaningful way. Love starts with the self, and it is only by loving ourselves that we can truly love others.
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