Healthy Friendships: Why You Should Never Lose Yourself to Belong

Friendships should make all parties feel safe, accepted and lovingly held accountable otherwise they are contractual.

Being less in a relationship to belong is a friendship built on fear - fear of rejection.

We enter relationships with people to help us on our path of personal growth.

Yes, the reward is that we get to discover love, support, laughter, comradery, and a sense of belonging.

All of these should never come at a cost of losing yourself in the process so that you can belong.

The moment you enter or step into fear of rejection, you become easy to manipulate.

You compromise yourself and eventually you will feel unsafe within yourself.

Healing yourself allows you to step up for yourself and participate in equal relationships.

Feeling safe that you can protect yourself and that you are safe in your body allows you to play a valuable role for others.

Truly supportive and loving relationships bloom because the people within those relationships know who they are.