In the books Wired for Love or Wired for Dating by Stan Tatkin there are some discussions about myths - one such myth is that one must love oneself first before being in a relationship.

Some may agree that it's a myth - like me, it's actually one of my pet peeves to force or demand one to work on oneself first or become "perfectly in love with self" before dating. My thought is practice makes perfect - so how can I better learn how to relate well with others - if I never relate to others?

Others may think differently that one does need to be in love with oneself before dating.

Please listen to the YouTube clip below or dig deeper for more interviews or books with the author to get an even better take on his perspective on love and relationships.

Other reading options: Wired for Love, Wired for Dating, or Your Brain on Love all by Stan Tatkin

YouTube links about relationships:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=_XWIEr_OBS5zbU7K&v=IZsTpyAuaRI&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xKXLPuju8U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwmtgrWKQrY

answer in this format please:

• The Past - use and relate your past thoughts/feelings/experiences, the assigned readings, videos, etc. that are either assigned or that may arise from class discussions.
• The Present - use and relate your current thoughts/feelings/experiences, current trends, music, mass-media, current class discussion
• The Future - use and relate any expectations, forethought, impressions, or implications of how sex can be utilized as a tool or weapon within culture or society