Xiaoshi fell into deep thought.
After a while, she asked back, "Mr. Ning, is it because I don't know how to love myself that I've never met anyone who truly loves me since I was a child?"
Ning Youguang said, "That's because our minds have a natural defense mechanism. Once we deliberately suppress certain traits, we attract people who more easily exhibit those traits, allowing us to see reflections of ourselves in them. From a psychological perspective, for someone to receive love from others, they must first establish self-love. If they only disguise their appearance and don't pay attention to their inner world, the people they attract will be those who are also accustomed to disguising themselves."
"How should I recognize such projections, and how can I break out of this vicious cycle?" Xiaoshi felt this was a long-standing issue troubling her. "I want to have a healthy intimate relationship."
