Psychologen testen den weit verbreiteten Glauben, dass man sich selbst lieben muss, um einen Partner zu lieben. Die Ergebnisse deuten darauf hin, dass psychologische Übungen zur Verbesserung des Selbstmitgefühls und der Selbstliebe letztendlich als nützliche Hilfsmittel für Paare dienen könnten, die eine gesündere Beziehung anstreben.

>A recent [study](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s44202-025-00536-z) published in Discover Psychology reveals that self-love and romantic love share a measurable connection, though the relationship depends on specific behaviors like self-care. The research clarifies a popular cultural assumption by showing that accepting and caring for oneself can positively influence intimacy and passion with a partner. These results suggest that psychological exercises aimed at improving self-compassion and self-love might eventually serve as useful tools for couples seeking healthier relationships.

>Petra Jansen, a researcher at the University of Regensburg in Germany, led the investigation. She collaborated with Martina Rahe from the University of Koblenz and Markus Siebertz, who is also based at the University of Regensburg.

>Popular media frequently claims that an individual must love themselves before they can truly love a partner. Sentences stressing the necessity of personal appreciation are common in relationship advice columns. The research team noticed a notable lack of scientific data to support this widespread idea.

>To address this gap, the team first had to define what it means to appreciate oneself. The concept of self-love is often misunderstood by the general public. It is frequently confused with narcissism, which is a psychological term for an inflated sense of self-importance and a deep need for excessive attention.

>True self-love is a healthy psychological state that is entirely distinct from narcissism. It acts as a protective buffer that helps prevent mental illness and increases overall life satisfaction. Recent psychological models divide self-love into three main parts: self-contact, self-acceptance, and self-care.

Nice to read that all that character development will be at the end useful.