How to Have a Loving Relationship by Learning to Love Yourself First

Video Transcript

"How do I love me? Let me count the ways. How do you have a loving relationship by loving yourself first? This is Dr. Paul, Author of Boomer Girls. A Boomer Woman's Guide to Men and Dating, and let me assure you of one thing, you cannot love others unless you love yourself. Because if you have a low self esteem or a low self image guess what happens? You’re not looking for someone to love; you are looking for someone to be co-dependent. You have needs and you are looking for someone to fulfill those needs. I know this sounds off the wall but it does work. Everyday look in a mirror smile at yourself and say, "I am the greatest, I am the greatest, I am the greatest". And if necessary kiss the mirror. I know that sounds off the wall, and that's something in country with our modesty and our culture we may not do but you may have a problem appreciating you. Always draw on the positive. Please believe this; others recognize that you are needy if you have not established a love for yourself first. And that's often times when we get into trouble in relationships. So except you for what you are. I am what I am, just like in Popeye. I am what I am. Except yourself then you can accept others. This is Dr. Paul. May your fantasies of today be your realities of tomorrow."