Beliefs are the foundation of who we are, what we think, what we choose to say and how we act. They can be positive and negative, and they shape our experiences in the world. If we have positive beliefs, the world responds to us in a positive way.

However, when we have negative beliefs, we actually limit our life. A limiting belief plays a big role in having what you truly desire in your love relationships. When you are young, society instills these beliefs in you, but you do not have to hold on to them if they are not working for you.

Your potential in love is limitless, and the key is to be aware of your own limiting beliefs. You want to create the environment that fosters attraction rather than settling for what ever comes your way? The first step is to be aware of them.

Here are a few common limiting beliefs that may be getting in the way of you and your true love experience:

1. There aren't enough good men to go around. If you believe that statement, you will feel hopeless and will not even attempt to open yourself up to love. Positive Statement: There are plenty of fish in the sea, and one especially for me.
2. A man looks outside of his relationship for sex if he is not being taken care of right. This limiting belief creates fear in a relationship, and it turns love into a burden. Changing this limiting belief will help you see that someone loves you for you, and that you are enough. Positive Statement: I am enough.
3. I don't need to depend on anyone for help. This belief creates a wall between you and anyone who might be interested in getting to know you. It sends the message that no one is good enough for you, and that inevitably drives people away. If you want to experience a loving relationship, you have to learn to trust that you can depend on others. Positive Statement: I trust you
4. When I lose weight, I will start dating. Waiting to jump into love based upon a change in your weight will limit you from experiencing great love. You are sending the message that you don't accept yourself, so why should anyone else? Positive statement: I am perfect just the way I am.
5. I deserve a rich man. This sense of entitlement sends the message, "What can you do for me?" This is a turn off, and it pushes away anyone who doesn't fit into your idea of what a man should be. Positive Statement: I am open to meeting all types of people.
6. All men are dogs who only want sex/All women are gold diggers who only want money. Entering into the dating scene with this limiting belief will attract the exact people you were hoping to avoid. You cannot judge everyone based upon the actions of one. Positive Statement: Everyone is unique and special.
7. The only good men/women out there are already married. This belief makes you feel that it is useless to try to find a good partner, and it sets you up for failure before you have even begun to date. Positive statement: The world is full of great singles, and I am one of them.
8. Once I meet the right man, everything will be perfect. This limiting belief mires you in a fairy tale, and it hinders you from experiencing happiness in the moment. Putting all your hopes in the idea that your life will be complete once you have a partner sets you up for a big fall when the other person can't fill your expectations. Positive Statement: My life is beautiful, and I am the master of my own happiness.
9. Dating doesn't work. With this belief, you have taken yourself out of the game before it has even started. Positive Statement: Dating allows me to meet new and interesting people.
10. No one will like me because I am too poor/fat/ugly. This limiting belief tells the world that you are worthless, and if that is what you put out, that is how the world will see you. Positive Statement: I am lovable!