That’s why it’s important to lay these tracks when you’re single and build up some momentum by making every aspect of self-care part of your daily routine. The more confident and connected you feel to yourself now, the more you will be bringing to the table in your next relationship and the less pressure you will put on your partner and the relationship to make you feel better about yourself. You’re not taking care of yourself for someone else. You are taking care of yourself for you. Everything ripples out from that.