To have the type of close, connected relationships you really want with others, you first need to feel close and connected to yourself. By being caring and supportive when you confront the limitations of living a human life, you’ll have the emotional resources needed to act in a caring and supportive way with your significant other. By meeting your own needs for love and acceptance, you’ll be less needy and clingy. And by accepting the fact neither you nor your relationship is going to be perfect, you’ll be able to enjoy your relationship more for what it is rather than comparing it to some
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