As a self-proclaimed empath (Aquarius, here), I can’t help but put others first. I’ll make sure everyone else around me is comfortable, well-fed, and having fun before giving any thought to myself.

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Once upon a Drag Race episode, RuPaul asked a seemingly simple question: 'If you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you going to love somebody else?' That now-iconic sign-off resonated with ...

Infidelity doesn't just shake the foundation of a relationship; it can also leave a deep scar on your self-love. Discovering that your partner has been unfaithful can trigger a rollercoaster of ...

Loving yourself sounds simple, but for many of us, knowing where to start is a mystery. The truth is, you may not have been taught how to love yourself. In fact, you may have been taught the opposite ...

The concept of self-love is not novel; however, it has gained popularity in recent years. We are in an era in which people are finally realizing that cultivating love within us is key in being able to ...

Self-love might as well be a misnomer, as its positive ripple effects radiate to the social, romantic as well as familial aspects of your life. In a society that often promotes self-criticism and ...

With Love Island USA Season 7 wrapped, the Tea app buzzing, and cuffing season around the corner, love is top of mind, and relationship talk is taking over social media. Reality TV fuels the fire, ...

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Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Shutterstock. What do you see when you stand in front of a mirror? While self-love is crucial for maintaining a ...