The Difference Between Changing And Improving

People always say do not change yourself for someone else . I think there is a difference  between changing yourself and improving. Changing is when you try to be something you are NOT so that another person likes you. Improving is learning from your mistakes and trying to be the BEST you that you can be. I always try to improve from my mistakes so that I can be the best me possible. You should not change your morals, values, beliefs or personality traits for another person to like you. But you can improve on things like communication, putting other people before yourself, and accepting people for exactly who they are. Relationships require compromise and improving on these things can help a  relationship grow stronger. I think the best kind of relationship to be in would be one with someone who sees the best in you, but also encourages / inspires you to improve and be even better.