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“Before you can successfully make friends with others, first you have to become your own friend.” quote by Stephen Richards
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““Before you can successfully make friends with others, first you have to become your own friend.””

Stephen Richards

About This Quote

Source Self‑Help Book: Inner Friendship, 2015

Self‑acceptance is the foundation for forming healthy relationships with others.

In simple terms: Be your own friend first.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate self‑friendship.

Themes

self‑love relationships personal growth

Mood

encouraging reflective

Type

self‑help motivational

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • coaching
  • social networking

Key Concepts

self‑esteem emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does self‑acceptance affect external friendships?
  • What practices build self‑friendship?
A Different Perspective

Self‑friendship may feel selfish if not balanced.

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