We’re taught to present our best, polished self to be worthy of love.

But perfection doesn’t build connection — it blocks it.

Real love needs something real to land on.

Trying to earn love by being perfect is like polishing a mask. It might shine, but it blocks true intimacy.

Presence builds connection, not performance.

When you let the mask drop and stay in your truth — even if it’s messy — the love that lands is real.

If someone can’t love you as you are, it’s not love — it’s approval-seeking dressed up in affection.

Let it go.

Where are you still trying to be ‘perfect’ so you feel worthy of connection?