The Common Mistake People Make Around Self-Love and Their Relationships

Today's topic came up for me because of something I hear all the time. "You have to love yourself before you can have a great relationship." "I'm doing my work to love myself before I can attract the right person." I want to challenge these beliefs and assumptions because these are rooted in some misconceptions. Tune in to this episode: The Common Mistake People Make Around Self-Love and Their Relationships. Key points covered in this episode: ✔️ Perfection holds us back. There's a prevailing idea that we have to be "perfect" before we can attract a great relationship. Our lives are a long journey of learning. And manifesting from "a good place" isn't as simple as 1-2-3. ✔️ Relationships challenge us. Some people thrive on being alone. But there are ways to expand through challenges that you'll only encounter when you're with another person. That's the beauty of relationships. ✔️ Do a daily act of self-love. A strong foundation of self-love allows you to ease up more in your relationships and provide space for yourself and others to be imperfect. ✔️ Get messy with people. There's nothing wrong with making mistakes when engaging with others – as long as you hold yourself responsible to clean up your messes. That's a true expression of self-love.   ✔️ Set a baseline to speak about your wants. Watch out for any signs of slipping into codependency or self-abandonment. Have the courage to set boundaries and work on things with your partner when situations upset you. ✔️Avoidance is perfectionism disguised as self-work. Enjoying your time being single isn't a bad thing. Your fear isn't keeping you from danger, but it IS holding you back from having new experiences and growing from them. ————————————   ★★★ About Marie-Elizabeth Mali ★★★ Marie-Elizabeth is the founder of Relationship Alchemy, where she helps women leaders create loving and nourishing intimate relationships that support their work in the world. ★ TAKE THE RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY ASSESSMENT ★ The relationship you desire is possible! Click here to discover what missing pieces are stopping you from having the passion and connection you desire. For Single Women: https://relationshipalchemysinglesassessment.com For Partnered Women: https://relationshipalchemyassessment.com   ★ RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY FREE FACEBOOK GROUP (FOR WOMEN) ★ Join for more tips, Q&A, connection, and community: https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree ★ COACHING ★ Want to work with Marie-Elizabeth to have a relationship and life that truly lights you up? Serious inquiries only please. We are accepting applications to work with Marie-Elizabeth 1:1 and in group programs. Apply and book a call here: https://relationshipalchemy.com/catalyze-love.   ツ CONNECT WITH ME ツ Relationship Alchemy Free Group (women only): https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree   Facebook: https://facebook.com/relationshipalchemymem Instagram: https://instagram.com/relationshipalchemymem LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/relationshipalchemymem Twitter: https://twitter.com/memali108 As a Relationship Alchemist, two-time TEDx Speaker, and host of the Relationship Alchemy podcast, Marie-Elizabeth Mali shows women leaders how to cultivate deeper love and connection in their intimate relationships. Drawing on her Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and over 20 years of working with clients, she teaches women how to show up as authentic leaders in their relationships and work instead of twisting themselves to fit in. Marie-Elizabeth's work has been featured in Thrive Global, SWAAY, and Forbes. She is also a member of the Forbes Business Council, a published author with an MFA in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College, and an underwater photographer who has a thing for sharks. Learn more at https://relationshipalchemy.com.