Loving Yourself with Open Eyes

In Western societies, love is often presented through the cliché of two halves meet to make each other whole.

The story is commonly reproduced in literature, film, and television, but it also can be damaging when translated into reality.

The excessive importance of romantic love can also create the false belief that all people need a romantic partner or a fairytale relationship, which leads to disappointment since many people will not find someone to live this life.

In various countries, r...