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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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