That’s what everyone says. You need to learn to accept yourself before you can offer or accept love from someone else. While I believe there’s a sliver of truth in the phrase—it’s important to grow, to accept who you are, and find pride in yourself—I think they’re missing one crucial piece: It’s easier to believe in something when someone else also shares the belief. To have someone in your corner who says “I’ll love every part you’re still learning to accept, and I’ll hold your hand while you work through it.”
