Accepting does not necessarily mean liking, enjoying, condoning. I can accept what is-and be determined to evolve from there. It is not acceptance but denial that leaves me stuck.

The first love affair you must consummate is the love affair with yourself. Only then are you ready for a romantic relationship.

The reputation you have with yourself - your self-esteem - is the single most important factor for a fulfilling life.

If you are an adult, you are responsible for your life and well-being. No one owes you the fulfillment of your needs or wants; no one is here on earth to serve you. If you respect the principle of self-ownership, you understand that no one else owns you and that you do not own anyone else. Only on this understanding can there be peace on earth and good will among human beings.

Romantic love is a passionate spiritual-emotional-sexual attachment between a man and a woman that reflects a high regard for the value of each other's person.

An emotion is both a mental and a physical event.

We tend to feel most comfortable, "most at home", with people whose self esteem level resembles our own.