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When you love someone with low self-esteem, you want to help them recognize the wonderful qualities you see in them. Although healing from low self-esteem is personal for your partner, you can still support them through their journey. With care, patience, and authenticity, you can help your partner start to feel better. Read on for the best tips for supporting someone with low self-esteem.
Things You Should Know
- Compliment and share your positive memories of your partner. Your perspective can help change theirs for the better.
- Try doing activities together, like volunteering or spending time outdoors. Let your partner know you enjoy being around them through your actions.
- Be careful not to shy away from uncomfortable conversations or ignore your own boundaries. Keep your relationship healthy with open communication.
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References
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_six_keys_to_positive_communication
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/tips-and-support/raise-low-self-esteem/
- ↑ https://caps.umich.edu/content/helping-someone-self-esteem
- ↑ https://extension.usu.edu/relationships/research/from-time-to-quality-time-making-every-moment-count
- ↑ https://caps.umich.edu/content/helping-someone-self-esteem
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-living/volunteering-and-its-surprising-benefits.htm
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/health/reasons-you-and-others-invalidate-your-emotional-experience
- ↑ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/23136165_Walking_on_Eggshells_How_Expressing_Relationship_Insecurities_Perpetuates_Them
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2022/04/a-guide-to-setting-better-boundaries
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