Marriage is not a noun; it's a verb. It isn't something you get. It's something you do. It's the way you love your partner every day.
Barbara De AngelisRead
If you aren't good at loving yourself, you will have a difficult time loving anyone, since you'll resent the time and energy you give another person that you aren't even giving to yourself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Loving yourself is essential to be able to love others genuinely and without resentment.
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-love as a foundation for healthy relationships with others. If we do not invest time and energy into nurturing our own well-being and self-acceptance, we may find ourselves feeling bitter or resentful when we try to extend love and kindness to others, as we are unable to offer the same to ourselves.
Themes
Self-LoveRelationshipsAffectionWell-BeingResentment
In practice
Example use cases
A motivational speaker might use this quote to encourage self-care practices during a seminar.
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