Staying in a relationship just because you love someone is not worth it. love is not all you need. Respect is what you need. Time is what you need. Reassurance is what you need. Happiness is what you need. A bestfriend is what you need.
The advice to "never change for a partner" is actually terrible. A genuinely healthy, loving relationship should change you, and you should let it. When you are with someone who truly loves you, they act as a mirror to your flaws. You start communicating better, dropping your selfish habits, and softening your rough edges because you want to be the best version of yourself for them. Refusing to evolve or compromise because "this is just who I am" isn't self-love; it’s stunting your own growth.
as i grow up, i realize that the purest form of love is consideration. when
someone protects ur peace w/ou asking, thinks abt how things make u feel and takes u into account when making decisions that could affect you.