The Ultimate Relationship: Why Everyone Should Date Themselves

Picture this: a friend, disillusioned with the dating scene, declaring they’d marry themselves as they playfully danced around, embracing both the bride and groom roles. It might sound like a quirky joke, but hidden in that jest is a profound truth — we could all benefit from dating ourselves.

In a world where self-love is often overshadowed by the pursuit of external affection, my friend’s self-marriage revelation was a refreshing reminder of the comfort and contentment that can come from being at peace with oneself.

Consider this: how often do we ignore the voices in our own heads? We’re bombarded by external noise, drowning out our own inner dialogues. Learning to truly listen to our thoughts, desires, and needs is like discovering a treasure trove of wisdom within ourselves.

Modern life demands constant engagement — with our phones, social media, and a never-ending stream of plans. Amidst this whirlwind, it’s easy to lose touch with the most important relationship we’ll ever have — the one with ourselves. Dating yourself means intentionally carving out moments of introspection, unplugging from the chaos, and enjoying your own company.

Nostalgia often paints a picture of how ‘better’ things were in the past, especially in comparison to today’s children. But maybe the key difference lies in how we engaged with ourselves back then. Children were masters of self-amusement, finding joy in simple moments and fostering their…