Have you ever been in a romantic relationship and asked your partner, "Would you love my imperfections?" It’s a deep question, but an even more important one is: "Do I love my own imperfections?"

For many, answering that honestly isn’t easy. We all know no one is perfect, yet facing our flaws head-on can feel overwhelming. Admitting to our imperfections sometimes makes us feel like we’re not good enough, triggering our instinct to defend ourselves. It can feel like acknowledging our flaws means everything we've accomplished somehow isn't valid. But is that really true?