They dont confuse a wrong relationship for there being something wrong about them.
2.They dont assume that love is something you earn.
3.They listen to actions, not words.
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Unless those words align with actions, they dont matter.
People who respect themselves value what people do, not what they say.
They dont use empty promises to justify being treated poorly.
4.They understand that great looks may elicit more attention, but dont necessarily elicit more love.
5.They do not focus on whether they are worthy of love.
They focus on whether they are brave enough to give and receive it openly.
Everyone is inherently worthy of love that doesnt mean everyone receives it.
6.They understand that they dont need to be perfect, but they need to be stable.
If youre using someone to save you, thats almost impossible.
7.They ask people on dates, not to hang out.
8.They are clear about their expectations immediately.
9.They show up to their relationships as the kind of partner they would hope to be with.
11.They dont assume that anyone who doesnt want to be with them is automatically a bad person.
It just wasnt the right fit, or they just werent interested.
Theyre not trash just because they dont like you.
12.They acknowledge, and accept, other peoples intentions and desires.
They respect themselves enough to not invest in someone who isnt open to investing in them.
13.They dont forget their lives when they get into relationships.
Just because theyve found someone doesnt mean they throw away everything else they were doing beforehand.
15.They teach people how to treat them by how they treat themselves.
16.They dont only allow themselves as much happiness as someone else will give them.
Not the opposite way around.
