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How To Tell If Low Self Esteem Is Affecting Your Relationship

Low self-esteem can erode personal relationships through feelings of insecurity that give rise to needless arguments. Do you feel less than worthy? Are you afraid to ask for help from others, worried that you may be inconveniencing them? Or, you would rather sacrifice your needs in favour of someone else’s?

Low self-esteem is not an uncommon occurrence, but it is important to find help to redress negative self-worth or else it will hurt your relationships. Can you identify with any of these low self-esteem issues that may be causing problems in your relationships?

  1. You feel you don’t deserve better, so you settle for less

Low self-esteem leads you to believe that you are not worthy of better and you put up with a partner who does not support you, respect you or treat you with kindness and care. This could also lead to staying in an unhealthy or even abusive relationship for fear of not finding anyone else.

  1. You cannot engage on a deeper level with your partner

Are you afraid of being vulnerable or being honest because you’re scared you will drive your partner away? Low self-esteem can prevent you from connecting on a deeper level as you’re not portraying your authentic self.

  1. Your negative expectations can become a self-fulfilling prophecy

Feelings of self-doubt or inadequacy can lay the foundations for a vicious cycle of unhappiness in your relationship. Your feelings can lead to problems in the relationship which can then leave you feeling even more inadequate and unhappy.

  1. You have a constant need for reassurance

Feelings of insecurity may drive you to ask your partner for reassurance of their feelings for you. This can become a burden for your partner and cause them to question the relationship.

Don’t let low self-esteem ruin your relationships any longer. The team of psychologists at Psylegal can identify the causes of low self-esteem and help you work through them. Call Psylegal today to book a consultation with one of our highly experienced psychologists.

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