03/27/2023
A lack of unconditional love during childhood can greatly impact your ability to believe in your lovability and accept love without conditions as an adult. It is not uncommon for those who have experienced this to struggle with feeling unlovable and have difficulty trusting that others love them without them needing to earn it.
When we feel unloveable, we may generalize normal relationship misses as evidence that we are not loved. We may also test our partners to see if they truly love us, such as waiting to see if they say "I love you" at the end of a conversation. However, constantly testing can create unnecessary strain in relationships. Instead, suggest preempting the need for validation by clearly asking for what you need. If you want to hear "I love you," don't wait for your partner to say it first, say it yourself.
It is important to note that you do not need to love vourself unconditionally to have deep and meaningful relationships with others. However, the more you believe in your lovability, the more you will feel worthy of deep love. Building self-love is a process, and there are various ways to achieve it.
One way to build self-love is to keep a picture of ourself as a child in a place where vou will see it every day. Take the time to tell that little version of yourself how lovable they are.
Another way is to spend time with yourself, writing love notes to yourself, and taking care of your needs. Resting and practicing self-care are also important ways to show vourself that you are worth the effort.
Remember, you do not need to do anything to earn your own love. These practices simply serve as reminders that you are worthy of love and care, and will ultimately help you to believe in your lovability.
Show your inner child some love 💕
Love,
Rubina
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