Independence has always been important to me, thanks to the strong women in my life who raised me. Relying on someone else was not something I enjoyed because I would be let down every time. As I get older, it became very obvious which of my peers were similar and opposite of me in regard to relationships. At one point, I felt sympathy for girls who felt the need to always have a boyfriend. Growing up means you have to analyze yourself and make positive changes, so I have no apologies to offer.

I cannot stand when people say they want to meet their “other half.” You are not a half, you are a whole. If you feel as if you are less than enough, that has nothing to do with your love life and everything to do with your self-esteem. God created Adam before he created Eve. Know why? Adam needed Eve, not the other way around.

Stop searching for the perfect match and learn to love being alone. At the end of the day, you have to be happy with the person you are. It won’t matter if someone else is. In other words, you can never break up with yourself. If you aren't happy on your own, you will never be content in a relationship.

There are billions of people on this Earth, which means it’s time to stop telling yourself that the love of your life is within 10 miles of your house. Open your eyes and heart to the possibilities, and the right person will come along. Don’t choose someone just because it’s easy to do. Your soulmate could be on the other side of the country, so why settle for the rude guy who lives one town over?

I understand that it can be terrifying to imagine that no one would want to love you. You are a child of the greatest Father… Do you really think He would forget about you and the desires of your heart? Put your trust and faith in Him, and learn to love yourself before asking someone else to do so.

"Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life." (Proverbs 4:23)