What To Do Before Getting into Your Next Relationship

Here are everyday things you can do to set yourself up for a thriving relationship, even before you've met someone.

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Relationships are difficult to navigate. The entire relationship is doomed to fail if all parties involved' intentions, ambitions, and expectations do not align harmoniously. As easy as it is to brush it off and put it on the other person, there are specific goals that everyone must achieve in their own lives before they can be a healthy partner.

1. Become someone you would be attracted to. It is not narcissistic to fall in love with the person you are; admire your traits and have self-respect. When you love yourself, you will be more cautious about who you let into your life and influence you. You will be more mindful about who you give your time and energy to. Also, if you don't love and respect yourself, how can you expect anyone else to?
2. Learn to be your own best friend. Before getting into a relationship, it is essential that you learn how to be comfortable alone, in your skin, and secure enough with yourself to not depend on anyone for reassurance. Being in your own company should be fun and soothing. It should feel peaceful to spend any amount of time doing the things you love with or without anyone else. This is important because if you are not confident being alone, you're likely to…