I used to gush over people who introduced me to their significant others as "their other half" or "their better half." I was completely unaware that they were implying that before they met their partner, they were half a human wondering aimlessly in search of their missing pieces.

I hear people talk about finding this constantly. It seems like something all girls (and boys) want, someone to "complete them." I too thought this was the case until a few days ago when I came across a simple quote that said, "I am not searching for my other half because I am not a half."

It took me by surprise; as stupid as it sounds, I'd never really considered the fact that I was a whole person all by myself. I'd always walked through life thinking that there was a piece of me missing that would one day be found in the heart of another man.

Perhaps a main reason why so many relationships fail is because of this unrealistic expectation. We rely on someone to fill the holes in our life, and often we find that they only widen them. We are completely capable of overcoming our insecurities and fears on our own. A man should not have to lend us the qualities we seemingly lack.

There is not a piece of you hiding in another person. "You within yourself, are enough." Think of all you have accomplished on your own, all you have done without someone else by your side. I will no longer go through life searching for the missing pieces of myself, instead, I will find someone who is just as whole as me, and together we will be invincible.

Recognize that you can lean on others for support and inspiration without relying on them to give you pieces of themselves.

Look at yourself. You are so incredibly complete on your own. You are smart, beautiful, and talented by yourself. Your beauty was not enhanced when someone walked into your life, you've been complete since the day you were born. Don't let anyone tell you differently.