Justin Timberlake: Learn to accept yourself

Justin Timberlake says the secret to a successful relationship is self-belief.

The singer-and-actor has dated a string of beautiful women including Britney Spears and Cameron Diaz. Justin is currently in an on-off romance with Jessica Biel and insists you need to love yourself before you can commit to someone else.

"Believe in yourself! That''s one the most important premises to be happy,' he told German magazine In when asked for the secret to a good relationship. "Yes, I do believe in true love. Absolutely!"

There have been rumours Justin and Jessica are planning to get married. Although it appears the heartthrob may be considering tying the knot, he still doesn't feel ready to start a family just yet.

Many of his childhood friends are now settled down, but Justin wants to focus on his career.

"Well, I''m not one of these people who got together with their partner when they were very young. Some of my high school friends who stayed in Tennessee have three kids already,' he revealed. 'But I have a different lifestyle."

Justin has remained close to many people he grew up with. However, the star admits he faced adversity for expressing an interest in a certain genre of music.

"I grew up in a very bigoted parish. In Tennessee, we almost had a kind of apartheid. The other kids treated me like a freak,' he explained. 'The white ones hated me because I sang black music. And the black ones hated me for the exact same reason. But still, it was the music I loved."

The 30-year-old has had a busy year, promoting the movies Bad Teacher, Friends with Benefits and In Time.

Justin realises it is important to take time out to relax and enjoys spending time with his loved ones or playing his favourite sports.

"I play golf and it''s good to know that I won''t up the next day with my back aching. But I need to have fun, too - good wine and good food are important to me,' he added. 'And breaks! Just like now for example, I''m gonna be off for the whole winter."