Build a Strong Sense of Self Before Entering a Relationship

A man who has a clear sense of self is less likely to lose himself in a relationship. Many people struggle after heartbreak because they made the relationship their only source of identity and stability. Building yourself comes before income, status or romance. Know your values, your boundaries, what you are working towards and what you will not accept. A partner may leave, a business may fail, or life may become difficult. You can grieve and still remain grounded. What part of yourself has no relationship or circumstance been able to change?

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