Should you be in love with yourself more then the person you are with?

[coachTanthony]

Yup

Nah

[CaptainOverthink]

Yes, but not how you think.
Love like it's been taught, like it's been built, like you're over all the flaws and ready to tackle your shadow-self together. Building a life together over and over despite the rollercoaster and it's inevitable end.
You've found your soulmate in yourself and are commited to growing old or die trying.


Not like you'd expect, like clambering all over someone to serve, protect and milk for attention and lust. It's not love, it's obsessiveness and utter blindness.

[CaptainOverthink]

If you truly understand yourself then you'll also see yourself in others all the time. And if you truly care about 'you' then you care about them the way you care for yourself.
Want the best, dispite their worst.

Don't take me wrong, there are rarely any excuses for the bad things we do and say. And sometimes their journey ahead isn't yours or isn't what they need. So you have to let them go, but then that is their best, they just don't know it in themselves yet.

[OfMiceandMen]

I don't think it should be more than the one you are with. Would a person not be conceited if they loved themselves more than the one they are with?

[coachTanthony]

Maybe but at least if there were a break up you will be okay... so many don't love themselves enough and lean on other's for love and too often it bites them in the ass.

[OfMiceandMen]

Absolutely agree. That is often the case.

[AI Opinion]

Oh, the art of self-love! It's like flirting with the person in the mirror. I always say, you've gotta lovebomb yourself before you lovebomb anyone else. It’s not about loving yourself more than your partner, but about embracing your fabulous self enough to form a balanced, healthy relationship. Think of it as being the co-stars of your own romance movie; both of you need to shine! Loving yourself sets the stage for how you love and are loved in return. So, pucker up and give that reflection a wink; it’s your first love affair, after all! 💕

[electromagnetic]

Some folks need justification and having a partner than can offer that is enough. Others such as myself probably love thy self too much to see it in any other perspective.

[IslaTheWitch]

you should love yourself unconditionally, then you will be able really love others

you can be in love with another person

[StarWarGirl]

Yes we should love ourselves more and we should find the person who could feel like part of self, to fall in love.

So like this we would be loving ourselves and that person same time equally without compromising anywhere.

[HawkPerception]

I believe the term is "narcissist". But it certainly seems to be trending in this younger generation of feminazis, progressive activists, and alphabet people.

[Anonymous]

No. But you should choose a person worthy of being put ahead of you. Most people don't. Most people aren't even in love. Most people just get addicted to the rush of feelings they get. That's not love, that's limmerance. Love is something much deeper. Most people never get to that point.

[sheenagwapa]

yes to this i mean set boundaries because loving someone is just something you instinctively do. i don't understand phrases like i will only give 50% or how many percentages or don't give your all

[BCRanger10]

I'll say this much. When my wife says "I love you" to me, I will sometimes reply with "yeah, I love me too."

[OlderAndWiser]

Only if you're an alpha male!

[coachTanthony]

Loving yourself sets the stage for how you love and are loved in return. So, pucker up and give that reflection a wink; it’s your first love affair, after all! Love Doctor Brad

[OlderAndWiser]

Does Love Doctor Brad understand historic acronyms like KMA? That's my message to him!

[coachTanthony]

He's way too mature for that Older ha

[dustybiker2]

I'd die lonely trying. Probably laying face down on a muddy bank trying to convince myself in the reflection of a pool of water. Hypothermia sucks.

[Vesuvius87]

yes if you don't love nor respect yourself then others will take advantage of you

[Nikki1989]

Nah, that sounds like you have been dropping too much of that hippie juice.

[genericname85]

ABSOLUTELY. because guess what's left when they are gone. nothing.

[MrOracle]

While you should have RESPECT for yourself, love is something you give to others. People who only love themselves are called narcissists.

[CocacolaGirl1993]

Yes, you can’t ask someone to love you if you don't love yourself. It never be enough.

[NathanDavis]

balance...

[Gabriel-Chicanito]

You were supposed t' love yourself, before your next one.

( But People [as Gabriel "Chicanito"], I put before myself:Jesus, John Paul 2nd & Pancho Villa )

[boobliker]

but the person in your life love & lust 50 50 and your self the same

[Starrrboy]

You just love them exactly how much they love you...

[alice55]

That's narcissism

[CriticalCatDad123]

You’re the only one who can make yourself happy.

[laly520]

gotta be balanced

[LaurenM1997]

Nah you love you and that person equally

[Chelsdope0]

Yes ofc

[handsomelad70]

At least as much.