It’s natural to look for community in others, but not to the detriment of ourselves. Many of us have clung to relationships that we should have let go of, looking for approval and acceptance from others, while sacrificing parts of ourselves in the process. When we feel incomplete, it’s tempting to believe that receiving love from someone else will fill that void, as if their compassion can heal us more than our own. So, we go to great lengths just to feel loved – but that’s not love; it’s dependence, and it’s not a healthy way to live.
