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    Me First: Breaking the Cycle of One-Sided Relationships

    by Laura Bishop Jun 03, 2018 3 minutes
    Relationships, prioritizing self, photograph of reflection of couple by The HK Photo Company

    Photograph by The HK Photo Company

    Ending a cycle of unhealthy relationships starts with learning to love and trust yourself

    —

    I have a confession to make, one that doesn’t come easily: Loving someone who can’t love himself has proven to be one of the hardest struggles, but also my greatest lesson.

    I know that may seem trivial or even dramatic to some, but for those of you who have personally experienced this type of pain, I bet you’re all shaking your heads in a collective as you’re reading this.

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