3. “Love Has to Be Earned, Not Given Freely”
Many people from dysfunctional homes only received love when they were doing something “right.” Maybe love was withheld as punishment, or it was conditional on your behavior. This creates the belief that love is something you must constantly work for. You might find yourself overcompensating in relationships or chasing people who don’t treat you well. This belief can also make you suspicious of genuine kindness, as if it must come with strings. But real love isn’t a reward. It’s not something you earn by being perfect. It’s something you deserve just for being human. Letting go of this belief means allowing yourself to be loved, even when you’re not at your best. It’s scary, but it’s freeing.
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