It can be so cheesy when people tell you to love yourself first.

But it is true, love yourself first so you know what you deserve. You know what you allow and what you do not allow for your relationships. When you love yourself, you will acknowledge that what they are doing is not okay. Don't just let it happen, because the person will think it's okay. When you realize what they are doing is hurting you, stop allowing it to happen. You have to look within yourself and think, "why am I letting this happen."

Once you let people disrespect you, they know they can continue. It is a sign that you should work on a process of loving yourself more because loving yourself means you will not let it happen. Self-love is a never-ending journey. Creating a healthy self-esteem is as well. Self-love can go in a lot of different directions. But in relationship terms, you can't fall in love with someone until you fall in love with yourself.

Loving yourself and then allowing a significant other in your life is when you are allowing a healthy person into your life. You know you will not allow very bad toxicity signs from someone you are romantically interested in. You won't accept it. You'll be happier when you value yourself more. Emotionally love yourself, spiritually and physically.

We accept the love we think we deserve.