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6 Ways To Improve Self Esteem In Relationship
By: Kratika Wed, 10 Feb 2021 1:06:29
Self-esteem and self-confidence are everything when it comes to living a healthy and long life. One can never have something called too much self-esteem. The more you have it the better. Especially in a relationship, we tend to lose ourselves, though we don’t get it in the beginning, later this can affect the relationship. This article, “Surprising Ways To Improve Self Esteem In Relationships” will answer questions related to how one can improve self-esteem (especially women) when it comes to being with a partner.
If you look into various self-esteem classes, “how to improve your self-esteem in a relationship?”, is one of the key burning questions. But attending a crash course is not enough to learn or practice putting self-esteem first in day to day life.
To start off with
# Stop trying to look perfect and expecting others to be perfect- humans are not perfect and we tend to make mistakes
In most of the cases, right from the day, a child is born, he or she is raised in a culture of perception, perfection and a preset standard. If the kid does not meet the requirements- be it at school or at home, he/ she is regarded as not good enough. This is the typical process we have all been through while growing up.
For someone who has been raised in such a family, to be thought to be always right and better than others would be important. Also for individuals with low-self esteem assume that love is to maintain an impression. If you are in a relationship with someone who is special for you, then it’s a good opportunity for personal growth. But at the same time if one has self-esteem then it can affect the other person too, thereby disrupting the whole relationship. Following some guidelines, you can easily motivate one another and build a healthy as well as long relationship.
# Shut down your inner critic
Learning how to voice as well as handle your inner critic is the key to bring back your self-esteem(3). The inner voice can be constructive for many but for those many with low self-esteem, the negative inner thought can disrupt their everyday life.
Shutting down this inner voice can be impossible at once but one can gradually work towards replacing those negative thoughts with positive and more helpful thoughts that can bring change in how you view yourself as well as others.
# Appreciate your partner more
No matter what the deal is, start by being appreciative and thankful for your partner’s deeds. Try to notice the little things he does for you can try using the word, “thank you” often. Make it a point to ensure that you show your appreciation, this would not only put you at ease but it will also help you both feel valued, wanted, important and most important of all happy.
# Being a bit self-centered is good
Whenever your partner does something sweet for you, like waking you up with a hot mug of coffee (unless you are someone who hates being woken up- then I can understand that all you can think of is murder) rather than just saying, “thank you that’s so sweet” , also try feeling that you are special and that’s is why your partner is doing what he does for you. Know that you deserve every bit of his love and care.
# Explore and travel together
Traveling far and wide can not only give your experiences that you can’t forget, but this can make you feel a lot more than just being a small-town girl. The feeling of being away from home, having your partners company, surviving – can be an incredible boost to self-esteem. Coming back after a long-distance vacation can give you new insight, new plans and make you realize that you are capable of so much more.
# Learning new stuff together
When you learn something new – the curiosity and excitement get to you. But when you are doing some new together with your partner the shared experiences, praise, high fives with boost each of the person’s self- esteem. When you are planning to do something new though choose something that would interest you as well as your partner, for example, dance class, gym sections, crafts, art, etc.