Happiful December 2019
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How to talk to a partner with<br />
low self-esteem<br />
What can you do when the person you love, doesn’t love themselves? It can be<br />
quite a challenge, but here are some tips to help you provide the<br />
words of comfort and support they need<br />
Writing | Fiona Thomas Illustrating | Rosan Magar<br />
If you’ve ever looked in the<br />
mirror and disliked the person<br />
looking back at you, then you’ve<br />
experienced low self-esteem.<br />
It isn’t necessarily related to<br />
your physical self — although<br />
having poor body image can<br />
cause negative thoughts — but it’s<br />
intrinsically linked to how you<br />
value yourself as a person.<br />
People with self-esteem issues<br />
often neglect to take care of<br />
themselves. They may refuse to go<br />
shopping for new clothes, or fail to<br />
maintain good personal hygiene.<br />
They could be unknowingly<br />
sabotaging relationships, or other<br />
aspects of their life, because they<br />
feel undeserving of happiness.<br />
Being in a relationship with<br />
someone who has low self-esteem<br />
can be tough. Here are some<br />
suggestions on how to talk to them,<br />
to try to support them: