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Inspiration

Lies We Tell Ourselves and How to Stop Living Them

These lies are holding you back from happiness.
By Megan Bailey
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“There is someone out there that will complete me.” 

The search for perfect love in the form of a soul mate sounds so romantic. We search for years, never giving up, waiting for someone that checks off all our non-negotiables. We think that in order to live happily ever after we have to find the perfect spouse that will complete our heart. However we have to admit to ourselves that no other person can dictate our happiness. No matter how many people you date, if you aren’t at peace with yourself then you will never be truly satisfied with life. Another person simply cannot solve all your problems.

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Megan Bailey is the Social Media Specialist and Content Producer for Beliefnet. She attended James Madison University where she received a degree in psychology.
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