I think that being happy in your own skin has an amazing effect on a relationship. Firstly, because you don’t need or expect the other person to make you happy which takes the pressure off your partner, so they could feel more free in the relationship; and secondly people are generally more attracted to a person who looks happy and feels nice to be around, so your partner will stay attracted to you throughout your relationship. I don’t say that this does not require effort, but it’s definitely worth it.
