how can another truly love you if you can't even love yourself?

it's scary to find someone who makes you happy, because they know all of our flaws, our darkness, our vices. we are completely vulnerable. if we have no trust in them we will forever live in fear of their ability to walk away with everything that we are, leaving us battered and broken in the field of lifeless bodies, forever oppressed by our own need to redefine ourselves. it's so important to be yourself and maintain a piece of who you are whenever you begin to open yourself up to others. don't allow your desire to see others happy be the controlling force behind your misery. you deserve happiness too, you deserve the love that you can offer. understand your vulnerabilities and your strengths and be wise with your actions. the smallest things can have the biggest impact on others.