If you don't have self-love, it will be difficult for others to love you.
It's as simple as that.
You will not be receptive to the love.
You will not believe the compliments.
You will not believe that others do appreciate you.
You will always question whether it is true.
You will often wonder about the simple gestures of affection.
You might refuse love.
You might be unaccepting of affection.
This in turn will sabbotage your relationship.
It can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
What you believe, you will see.
Expectations equals your own experience.
Where does self-love come into this?
Once you do the inner work and understand self-love, you will radiate and be accepting of others loving you.
Self-love is the key to a happy love life.
Self-love should therefore be taught in our schools :)
