When you're dating, you hear terms like "emotional health" all the time. To build a lasting relationship, you need to understand emotional capacity and emotional maturity.

Humility isn't about feeling weak or having low self-esteem; it's actually a source of great strength in love. Humility means having an accurate view of yourself—you know your flaws and mistakes—and at the same time, you deeply respect your partner's feelings and perspective.

Both independence and hyper-independence involve relying on yourself, but one builds a strong relationship, and the other builds a wall.

Do you have a deep, constant feeling that you are fundamentally flawed, unlovable, or not "enough" to deserve the love your partner gives you? This isn't just a bad day of insecurity; it’s a hidden force that pushes away the very intimacy and security you want.

Do you ever feel drained, exhausted, or guilty after spending time with certain people? Do you always say "yes" when you desperately want to say "no"? If so, you likely have unhealthy personal boundaries.

Have you ever noticed that you push people away right when a relationship starts getting serious? If you feel uncomfortable when a partner tries to get truly close, you're not alone.

The intense pain of rejection is a common and agonizing human feeling. When we're rejected, we often feel intensely that it happened because we are personally flawed or unworthy.