Thanks for sharing ShaneXedge. I agree with everything you've said, but hesitated to take that path in this thread.
I think everyone should learn to love themselves and be fully satisfied within themselves.
I think that you can have a lasting relationship without being in that great place. However, it is easier. You do did much of the perspective you've alluded to, in order to sustain a relationship.
The WIIFM (What's In It For Me) mentality doesn't build a lasting relationship. Needing someone for your happiness is not a sign of dome, but it should be a warning light. A relationship is strongest and most rewarding when you are giving.
Again, I'll end by saying that it still takes two coming at the relationship with an attitude to nurish the relationship to make it last.
You are perfection.
Iam2 
