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At 22, not feeling loved by others, how does one love oneself?

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At 22, not feeling loved by others, how does one love oneself? By Anonymous | Published on December 18, 2024

At 22, I don't feel loved, cherished, or the sense of sharing good things with others. Instead, I have an overwhelming desire to share interesting things about myself. I send a barrage of messages, and they do respond, but I don't feel the same level of enthusiasm, and I feel disappointed and lonely. I wonder if there's something wrong with me internally, feeling suffocated and uncomfortable. Even my parents' warmth is unperceived, lacking that warmth and comfort, and even every day I question why I should live, feeling too lonely.

I think maybe I don't love myself enough, but how can I truly love myself? What constitutes loving oneself? I can't even control my emotions, so how can I love myself? All I want is someone to talk to, where how I treat others is how they treat me. I just want that, even if it's just one person.

Edgar Edgar A total of 3075 people have been helped

Hello, question owner. Reading your words, I sense your distress about your relationships with others and your pain at having sought love from the outside world with no success. I also sense your feelings of helplessness and sadness. I will describe my point of view and hope that my next answer will be helpful to you.

You mentioned that you have always wanted to ask for love from others through your passion, and you also hope that the way you treat others will be reciprocated. However, it's important to remember that everyone has a different experience and will develop different interpersonal interaction patterns. At that time, it might be helpful to focus on yourself and allow yourself to experience your emotions at your own pace. When you are sad, you can try abdominal breathing to calm your emotions. Over time, you will gradually become aware of your own shortcomings. Jenna is the beginning of self-growth. Secondly, it might be beneficial to view your environment with a developing perspective and believe in yourself with a positive attitude. You will become better and better, rather than sighing with regret, which might lead to a worse situation.

It's possible that you feel that others don't love and cherish you. You might even feel that you are not valued enough and truly loved. In psychology, there is a self-fulfilling prophecy effect, which means that when you believe that you are not loved enough, you will look for all kinds of signs to prove what you think in your heart. This approach might make what you think in your heart become a reality, so you might believe even more that you are not worthy of love. Therefore, you might benefit from trying to love yourself. What does it mean to love yourself?

It suggests that when you feel inadequate, you have the option of satisfying yourself and having a wish. However, if you desire to have a gift, you can save up to buy it.

You might find it helpful to read the book "Parenting Your Inner Child" by Cong Fei Cong. It could provide you with some insights and a deeper understanding. You mentioned that you feel lonely a lot, and that everyone feels lonely sometimes, but what's challenging is the feeling of helplessness that comes with it. At that time, it might be beneficial to explore the underlying reasons behind your feelings of helplessness.

Once the reason is identified, it would be beneficial to provide yourself with sufficient security.

I wish you the best!

I believe the world and I love you.

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Anthea Miller Learning is a journey of the spirit as well as the mind.

I can totally relate to feeling like you're pouring out your heart and not getting that same energy back. It's so frustrating when you're trying to connect with people but it feels onesided. It makes you wonder if you're doing something wrong or if there's a way to change how you approach relationships.

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Kasper Davis Forgiveness is a way to let the light of love into our lives and drive out the darkness of hatred.

It sounds like you're really longing for a meaningful connection, someone who appreciates you for who you are. Maybe it's time to look for communities or groups where people share your interests; it might help you find that person who understands and values what you have to offer.

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Jeremiah Davis A person's success is a combination of hard work and the ability to learn from failure.

Feeling disconnected from even your parents must be incredibly tough. Sometimes family love is there, but we're too caught up in our own feelings to notice it. Could it be that talking openly with them about how you feel might bridge that gap and bring some of the warmth back?

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Carmen Miller Be as good as your word and your word will be as good as gold.

The desire to share parts of yourself is natural, and it's okay to want recognition for that. But selflove starts with accepting yourself as you are, flaws and all. Try focusing on small acts of kindness towards yourself each day, like treating yourself to something nice or giving yourself a break when you need it.

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Eris Jackson The beauty of honesty lies in its simplicity.

Your feelings are valid, and it's important not to dismiss them. Loving yourself could mean setting boundaries with others so you can preserve your emotional health. When you start valuing yourself more, others may begin to see and respect that too.

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