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How to not feel selfish for wanting love?

I know for some it may sound strange to say that but for me I have felt selfish when I long for something good. I know the root of the fear began growing up. I was made to feel I am bad, low and do not deserve good things. Had daily belittling, chaos and sometimes physical assault. So I just lately have been trying to ATTEMPT to believe I could deserve or want love too..although its HARD.
My mind will try to say I am being selfish to want something so good. Yet I see many many have and embrace love. It feels like extreme sadness inside thinking I am selfish to even want it. How can one not feel it is too good to want love?
(Romantic love I am referring to)
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It's not selfish; you must remember, and I have felt this before, being in love and I only felt selfish for ending when I felt we became toxic together? You must remember people have the same longs, desires, and wants as you. It's rare we meet people who understand ourselves, like those we want from love,

Imagine giving yourself to someone you love, imagine if you never give yourself this way, and there is another one just like you wanting what you want, who understands you. To not give is just as selfish.... all love is selfish in a way, what makes up for it, is what you and they give.

And I'm looking like you, with questions the same way, but the question of when it's so good, that is what you are after, and they are after.
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@SW-User It IS hard when single for so long..you start to believe it must not be for you. You will find someone I bet at the least expected time! Windup! And thanks..really..for saying those things about me. 🪻
SW-User
@Coralmist I only see you as kind, I'd meet you, but very far away. Only meaning to express you have parts about you some men love. You express yourself vulnerable, and it's hard, maybe easier here? But if I can give you words, there is someone close to you who doesn't want the girls on the dating app who present themselves perfect, who may love your vulnerability. I'm almost done with the idea of dating, I gave myself to my ex who needed care, as a friend, and it's always become since, why didn't you move on?

Well that sucks, when her father had cancer after. I learned, the pool is shallow, and I'd rather find someone who understands I gave towards someone I didn't have to, who gave to her, instead of looking in jealousy. In an ethical world that held value, to me, me giving myself to my ex, as a friend then, helping her was bigger than any date.

I had one on the evening of his death, express to me get over her. And ps, it wasn't a date, it was a random encounter. People don't know the seeds they grow in their inhumane expressions.
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@SW-User I am sorry of her passing..what a wonderful friend you are, I am sure she was so grateful for your aid. 🍁

Freetime · 56-60, M
I know exactly what you mean. I don't feel like I deserve anything good. It's a result of my past too. Now I have a wife who doesn't really want to be married to me.
SW-User
overwrite the original transcript. it takes awareness, a dogged persistence and time. they are not the only ones capable of training your brain to think a certain way. you have ultimate access.
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@Abstraction That is an interesting stance and I think I could truly benefit from it. Because anything good or related to love feels out of reach..like I simply don't deserve it. Shame yes😔 Ty so much friend. 💜
Abstraction · 61-69, M
@Coralmist I remember a drug and alcohol campaign on TV for young people that used a cool song and the slogan, 'respect yourself'. I liked it a lot because it didn't require you to love yourself, feel good inside or anything else. But it carried some attitude which is a little easier, and attitude shapes us.
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@AbstractionYes it is less charged than LOVE yourself. Ty Abstraction. 🌠
scorpio611 · 41-45, M
Wanting love is not being selfish at all. 😊 I wish you could come out of your childhood trauma and see things from a different perspective with new horizons. 🌅 Whoever ruined your childhood by saying stuff like that must have had some issues themselves. 🤔

It feels good to think about wanting love, feels even better when you get it, and it's pure euphoria when you're in it. 🥰

Sending warm hugs your way! 🤗💕
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@scorpio611 Thank you, Scorpio. 🌹 Your reply means a lot.
scorpio611 · 41-45, M
@Coralmist Neednt say thank you. Everyone needs love bae
Ferric67 · M
You deserve to feel loved my dear
Abstraction · 61-69, M
These things are NOT selfish:
* Wanting to be happy or loved or to eat or to be successful.

Selfishness is only when you regard your own needs above someone else.
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@Abstraction Thank you💓
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Coralmist · 41-45, F
@WillaKissing I wish I knew why a parent..mine..yours..and anyone who thought mentally or physically hurting a kid was goid???? Or necessary at all????? Im sorry of your past that is a lot to overcome too. It stsys with you. You identify with it over time. Now I feel I don't have a right to anything human. I am trying hard daily to truly turn thise ideas around. And I know you will find love..you deserve every ounce. 🌹
WillaKissing · 56-60, M
@Coralmist Bless you and I pray you find what you deserve over settling as well. The Lord Knows I will not just settle.
Banksy83 · 41-45, M
You are ....
Lovely to look at
Sexy
Have a lovely nature
Great sense of right and wrong
Good singing voice
Whats not to love
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@Banksy83 Ty for that. 🌞
Livingwell · 61-69, M
I'm sorry you feel that way. Everyone deserves to be loved. I hope you find and accept it.
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@Livingwell Thank you Living🐦
496sbc · 36-40, M
U definitely deserve love hun
496sbc · 36-40, M
@Coralmist well first off we have chatted some i think and 2 I believe ever gal deserves love and guy to. I honestly dont have to know u. To tell u that. I been looking for a gal for 20 years
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@496sbc Thank you 496🐞🌻
496sbc · 36-40, M
@Coralmist ur welcome and btw u always been sweet to me. So ur one love for that
I had the same thing but now i have someone and my mind is waiting for the day it will end but i dont know why
Tracos · 51-55, M
I know what you mean
FurryFace · 61-69, M
you're a woman so sholdn't be a problem finding love , us men have it harder than that
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@FurryFace The problem is I don't believe I should have /deserve it.
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
You have work to do. So what? We all do. You are an awesome person to have by one's side. That's the truth.
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@uncalled4 Ty so much. 🌸🥹
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
@Coralmist That's the way I think about you...someone is about to win the lottery!
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@uncalled4 Aww I truly am grateful for your words friend. 🌻
iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
You deserve love though.
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@iamonfire696 Ty truly🪻
iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
@Coralmist You’re welcome
Renaci · 36-40
If you can't beat the selfish feeling try to embrace it instead. It's a different tactic. Cause everyone is selfish at times and or over certain things. So go ahead and see if you can enjoy the feeling if you can't get rid of it. Cause don't worry. If you get too selfish people will always be there to let you know:o I'll keep you in line:p
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@Renaci Thats true and if being HUMAN means having love ..whether a person is selfish or not, then with that reasoning it would include me. Appreciate your tip my friend 🪻
Jexie · 26-30, F
Think of it this way, even the shittiest people get love. If you're a good person you deserve love
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@Jexie Ty truly Exige💓
Musicman · 61-69, MVIP
You are deserving of love. You are worthy. You are beautiful. You are deserving of every good thing in life. 🤗💖💖💖💖🤗
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@Musicman Thank you so much. 🦋🐞
(((((HUGS))))) Never feel selfish for wanting love 🤗❤️
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@NativePortlander1970 Ty my friend 💜
@Coralmist You're so very welcome :) 🤗

 
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