Self-esteem is determined by many factors that impact people. Caregivers, extended family, siblings, teachers, and even the media can influence how you think about yourself.
When self-esteem is low, people tend to see themselves in more negative and critical ways. What’s troubling is that poor self-esteem doesn’t just affect you, but it also affects other people around you.
Let’s discuss how poor self-esteem can affect your personal relationships:
1. Fear of Being a Burden
Self-esteem affects the way you view yourself and your own worth. Lack of self-esteem often results in lack of self-perception and self-worth. As a result, people avoid voicing their own needs and concerns to their partners because they fear they’re burdening them.
2. Increased Sensitivity
People with low self-esteem tend to take feedback or criticism personally. If their partner wants time alone, they end up feeling rejected and hurt. This can lead to snaps and snarls, and eventually full-blown arguments.
3. Jealousy
Low self-esteem is linked with jealousy in a relationship. Because people cannot see their self-worth clearly, they often question their worthiness to a partner. They may also fear their partner will find someone else who is more “worthy” and will leave them.
4. Insecurity
Insecurity causes a lot of distress and worries for people with low self-esteem. People might question why their partner is with them and compare themselves to other relationships and friendships.
5. Poor Relationship Choice
As people with low self-esteem don’t bring up their needs and concerns in relationships, they’re likely to stay with people who mistreat them. Mistreatment includes being ignored, belittled, criticized, and not given due affection. However, people with self-esteem issues may justify these actions, believing it’s their fault and feel like they deserve them.
6. Remaining Guarded
With low self-esteem, people are likely to remain guarded. Because they’re profoundly insecure and conscious of how they don’t fit in, they’re unlikely to bring up stories or tales from their past. They may fear being ridiculed or rejected, which is why they stay silent and rarely venture into a personal topic about themselves.
Relationships can get affected due to a lowered sense of self-esteem, which means many people will be unhappy with themselves and their partner. Not only that, having low self-esteem can be a risk factor for many other types of mental illnesses and disorders. It may lead to social or separation anxiety, or even depression.
At Blossom Hypnosis, we offer several treatment options for anxiety in Pittsford, NY. Moreover, you can learn how to identify feelings, express emotions, and emerge as a better you with our certified hypnotist. One such treatment for self-esteem issues that is shown to be effective is hypnosis. Get a free consultation via Skype/Zoom/Google Meet/FaceTime sessions or get in touch today.
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