"You don't have to beg someone to love you"

My counselor said these words to me months ago and they clicked immediately. I had always known this intellectually but it clicked on a very deep emotional level and hit me like a sledgehammer.

Seriously, when has begging for love or a relationship ever worked? It is very unattractive behaviour and erodes your own power and self respect.

You don't have to beg someone to treat you well or respect you either.

Words I live by. Just sharing...