Pal, the only one thinking about “partners” here is you. I was referinng to human interaction as a whole, friends, coworkers, family, etc. “Be yourself” is and advice to seek your place among other that likes how you are, whether you’re a piece of shit or a saint.

Although, I’ll grant you that there are instance where is good to “not be yourself”, like if you’re a Queer folk in a conservative environment.