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Hard truths about dating you need to hear 🫶

I spent $5k on therapy and dating coaches, so you don't have to, okay 🥹🫶🏾

- xoxo your virtual big sis

P.S. Here are some podcasts and creators that really helped me level up my mindset around self love + dating

@theleoskepi - tough love but will get you in the right headspace

@dateyourselfinstead - a must listen

@haileygamba -self-care queen who will lovingly help you on the level up.

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#selflove #dateyourself #datingadvice #selflovequotes #BlackGirlMagic #blackgirlheal #healingjourney #softlife #softlifestyle #selfcare #selfcarefirst

2024/3/6 Edited to

Understanding the complex nature of relationships is essential for personal growth. Investing in yourself, just like you would in any relationship, is key. Recognizing the emotional connections you share with friends and partners ensures that they enhance your life rather than deplete it. Self-love isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the foundation on which healthy relationships are built. Podcasts can be invaluable resources for this journey. Engaging with creators like @theleoskepi offers tough love that guides you to a better headspace, ensuring you approach love with clarity and strength. @dateyourselfinstead encourages you to prioritize self-exploration before diving into romance, and @haileygamba emphasizes the importance of self-care on your healing journey. Embrace the concept of pouring from a filled cup, recognizing that love is enriched by personal happiness and community connections. Reflect on what you might unintentionally sacrifice in relationships and plan how to meet those needs for yourself. Every relationship teaches us about our expectations and capacities for love—what we gain or lose reflects our own understanding of self-worth and love dynamics.

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