How to Get Yourself Ready for a Healthy, Thriving, Lasting Relationship

In this episode of the Learning Love podcast, Dr. Mark A Hicks discusses the essential steps to prepare oneself for healthy and thriving relationships. He emphasizes the importance of self-love and understanding one's core values as foundational elements for building meaningful connections with others. The conversation explores the common misconception of seeking external validation and the necessity of being a whole person before entering into relationships. Dr. Hicks encourages listeners to embrace their imperfections and focus on personal growth to foster genuine love and acceptance in their lives.

Takeaways

• We often look outside for the right person or situation.
• Compatibility is important, but self-preparation is crucial.
• Projecting a false image can lead to unhealthy relationships.
• Understanding your core values is essential for personal growth.
• Self-love is necessary to love others fully.
• You cannot love others more than you love yourself.
• Accepting imperfections is part of being whole.
• Healthy relationships are built on whole individuals.
• Personal growth allows for deeper connections.
• Ask yourself what you need to prepare for relationships.

Chapters

00:00 Preparing for Relationships

10:06 The Importance of Self-Love

15:23 Becoming Whole for Healthy Relationships

Dr. Mark A. Hicks, author of the book 'Learning Love,' provides tangible, real-life insights on how to build healthy, happy, thriving relationships, even if you come from a dysfunctional family background, have been through a divorce, or struggled with relationships in the past. Love isn't about fate. Love is a skill set, and this is the place to learn that skill set as we spend some time learning love.

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