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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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 🪻