Finding someone who loves you back is hard enough, but it becomes even harder when you want to find someone who truly resonates emotionally. While everyone experiences love differently, there are universal truths about what makes us happy.

“Love is always attracted to love. This is why you can’t force it. You have to let it come naturally.”

– Deepak Chopra

We all know that we should be open to meeting new people, and sometimes it works out. We meet someone who sparks our interest, and we begin to think that this could be someone special. The problem is that we often get excited about these relationships and start dreaming about them without giving them time to develop into something more serious.

If it doesn’t work out, we give up and move on to the next person or relationship, which makes it easier to avoid getting hurt again. However, if we learn from past mistakes, we can use those lessons to help us avoid making the same mistake again.

Know thyself

Before you look for love, you need to understand who you are so you don’t waste time dating someone who isn’t the right match for you. If you constantly compare yourself to others, you’ll never feel confident about yourself. You’ll never feel comfortable taking a risk on anyone else.

Take time to reflect and ask yourself questions like “What do I value? What am I looking for in a partner?” Once you know who you are, you’ll have a clearer sense of what you’re looking for in a potential mate.

Accept that you’re not perfect (yet)

We may believe we’re perfect just the way we are, but we’re flawed humans like everyone else. Don’t expect perfection from someone else because you haven’t achieved it yet. Instead, focus on improving yourself and working towards becoming better each day.

While we all have different levels of attractiveness, it’s essential to realize that most people aren’t going to fall in love with you at first sight. You might not even see the other person until they speak to you. So instead of waiting around hoping that someone will notice you, go after what you want. When you take action, you’ll make progress toward success.

Be patient

It takes time to build trust and confidence between two people, including building trust between you and another person’s heart. Most people hesitate to pursue a relationship because they think they are too picky. They believe they deserve to be treated well and worry that the person they’re interested in won’t treat them fairly.

But if you’re willing to put yourself out there, you’ll eventually find someone who deserves your attention.

Practice self-love

As human beings, we tend to compare ourselves to others. If we know that one person has a lot of money while we don’t, we’re likely to assume that they only have that much money because of luck or good genes. And if we know that a particular celebrity has a hot body, we’re likely to assume they are only successful because of genetics.

But we don’t know everything and shouldn’t rely on others to tell us what we want to hear. Instead, focus on loving yourself and appreciating who you are. That way, you’ll become less worried about how others view you and feel happier overall.

Believe in yourself

When we doubt our abilities, we lose hope and motivation. But when we believe in our strengths, we gain confidence and drive. We may still fail a few times along the way, but we stay motivated to keep trying because we know we can do great things.

Believe in yourself and your ability to succeed. Then, when you do achieve something big, celebrate your successes!

Surround yourself with positivity

People who surround themselves with negative energy will always experience adverse outcomes. Even if we’re not consciously aware, we subconsciously absorb the negativity of those we spend time with. On the other hand, people who are surrounded by positive vibes are inspired to take more significant risks and accomplish more goals. To attract people who encourage you, surround yourself with positive vibes.

Have faith

You must believe you will find the right person to share your life with. And while you might not be able to control whether or not someone falls in love with you, you can control whether or not you allow any opportunities to pass you by. If you’re unsure about a potential relationship, chances are high that the other person isn’t either. So don’t wait for someone to show interest in you before you act.

If you follow these seven tips, you’ll be much closer to attracting your ideal partner than otherwise. Plus, you’ll become a better person because you learned from your past mistakes. So give each process step a chance and watch your life change for the better.