“Self-love is just selfish dressed up nice”
Agree
- Often used to justify bad behavior
- Becomes excuse for ignoring others
- Can breed narcissism and ego
- Used to avoid real self-improvement
- Prioritizing self over community hurts
Disagree
- Can't pour from empty cup
- Self-love enables loving others better
- Setting boundaries is healthy
- Not selfish to meet basic needs
- Self-care prevents burnout and resentment
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