The Relationship Series: Acceptance of Self and Others

Alright, let's talk about love.

Acceptance? It's the glue that holds everything together.

Here's why embracing ourselves and our partners, warts and all, can make love magic happen:

When we accept ourselves—faults and all—we ditch the perfectionism game. Being genuine is where we find our strength and keep things steady in our connections with others.

Accepting our partners builds a safe zone where we can let our walls down and be totally ourselves.

When we honor their uniqueness, they feel safe with us. And that allows trust and love to enter the relationship.

Finally, you can learn how to embrace your differences.

We're all different. But instead of butting heads, we can celebrate what makes us unique. By finding common ground and working through our differences, we're building relationships that can last.

If you want good relationships but you’re not sure how you’re doing in the area of acceptance of self and others, ask yourself these questions:

• Are you able to accept yourself without succumbing to feelings of shame?

• Can you extend acceptance to others instead of harboring fear or judgment towards them?

• Do you acknowledge that individuals possess diverse needs and desires that may not always align?

• Are you conscious of the fact that experiencing disappointment is a natural aspect of life?

Let me know how these questions make you feel and if you saw anything new. It’s so helpful to learn more about what you’re seeing, and it might help other people, too!