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4. Self-Love and Romantic Love — where they meet and where they differ
You choose the other person, and a small part of you disappears. You choose yourself, and the guilt creeps in. Some nights, loving yourself and loving someone else feel like they're pulling you in opposite directions. And underneath it all, that quiet sentence you've been carrying for years — "you have to love yourself first before anyone else can love you" — has slowly stopped sounding like wisdom and started sounding like a verdict.If you've ever sat with that ache, this episode is for you. We untangle what self-love actually is, what it isn't, and how to hold it alongside romantic love without losing yourself or pushing love away. You'll meet the 7 Hs framework (Home, Humanity, Honouring needs, Holding boundaries, Honesty, Healing, Highs and lows) — seven small practices to return to on the days you're being too harsh with yourself. There's also a section just for those of you who are single right now. Fair warning: by the end of it, you might want to take an honest look at how you've been treating the most permanent person in your life: YOURSELF. 🤎 CHAPTER LIST 00:00 The Journey of Self-Love 02:05 Defining Self-Love vs. Self-Care 06:41 The Interplay of Self-Love and Romantic Love 09:03 Building a Healthy Relationship with Yourself 11:11 Navigating Conflicts Between Self-Love and Romantic Love 14:12 Practical Steps for Balancing Self-Love and Relationships 17:28 Final Thoughts on Love and Self-Connection If you want to chat about this episode, get in touch! @adele_thecoach on IG https://www.instagram.com/adele_thecoach/ Read me here https://substack.com/@unromanticisedlove
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