Q:  What do I do about this desire to have a relationship to give and receive love from someone? Do I just turn that love onto myself?

A:  While it is always appropriate to honor yourself and take care of yourself, whether you are alone or in a relationship, the answer is no, you’re not supposed to just turn the love onto yourself.

You cannot love yourself as an object. You can only be the love and know your nature as love. When you speak of turning the love onto yoursel...

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