“To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.”

– Oscar Wilde, Irish author, playwright and poet

“My boyfriend doesn’t like you,” she admitted reluctantly.

“Your boyfriend?” I replied, mildly concerned. “Have I met him?”

“No,” she replied. “Not really, but he’s heard a lot about you.”

“What has he heard?” I asked. “And from whom?”

I was speaking to a young lady who had recently attended one of my self-esteem workshops. Shy at first, she became more engaged as the weekend progressed and led many of the discussions by Sunday. Her main issue was a history of abusive relationships.  

“Since I attended your self-esteem workshop, I&rsqu...

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