wendywindy
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA
Posted: Jan 5, 2008, 4:34 AM CST
I really feel there is a certain balance to love. I agree that you should love each other equally in a relationship. But as you prepare yourself to be ready for a relationship, you should have a certain amount of "love" or respect and understanding of yourself. If you haven't achieved this then you may not be able to love fully and completely.
For example..Girl is unhappy with her life. She thinks she's fat and ugly. She finds a guy who likes her. Even though he has never told her she is fat or ugly, she is constantly second guessing how he feels because of her own insecurities. Her insecurity leads him to think she is needy, the relationship deteriorates. And the whole thing is born from here not loving herself. Yes, communication could help here but we all see the point.
Love yourself. You are your own best friend.