>>428975Well... I think self respect needs to be the top priority. It is better to be alone than to tolerate someone who doesn't appreciate you imo. If that way of living eventually results in a quality partner then wonderful, but if not, at least there is solace in knowing no time, effort or emotions were wasted on rubbish.
>>429174I would recommend against pushing her away, that is a very hurtful thing when a wonderful potential partner tries to escape affection out of insecurity. I think the more time you spend with her, the more you'll realize your ability to make someone happy as you are, even if you yourself have standards for yourself that you cannot currently satisfy. We all want perfection, we can't have it right now, but we can still appreciate and enjoy what nature has provided for us. Self love is hard to learn without someone to show you that you're worth loving.
