7 Reasons Why Independence Is Important In a Relationship (4 of 4)

You are in charge of your emotional state

In order to be as happy as possible, you have to remember that you are responsible for your emotions every single day. It is no one else’s job or obligation to keep you in a positive state of mind. This may sound lonesome, but it is actually empowering if you take ownership. You have the ultimate power over you and your life, and that is the best role you can ever lean into.

Self-love is the best love

We have all heard it a million times before. But self-love truly is the best love you can ever receive. Once you really get in tune with yourself – your body, your mind, and your spirit – there will never be another person who can know you the way you do. And understanding is one of the foundations of love. Get into understanding and catering to you, and truly learning what it means to love you. What does it feel like? Once you know how to love yourself, you can truly know love for the version of language that feels most understandable for you. With this knowledge, you can love others better, and teach your partner how to love you in the ways you desire as well.