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Tag Archives: self-esteem
Too Much Attachment:
“Honey, you’re so smart and talented!”
Parents who praise their children too much, give constant advice, ask a lot of questions, or joke around all the time are not doing their children any favors. While parents who become fused with their children usually have the best … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting
Tagged children, fused, living your child's life, Parenting, self-esteem, teenagers, too attached
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“I’m his biggest fan and he treats me like a slave.”
Isn’t it curious that some people tend to become more critical, cold, and cruel with the very people who champion them the most? Why would someone treat their admirers worse than their critics? People who devalue their biggest supporters — … Continue reading
Posted in Conflict, Intimacy
Tagged abuse, admiration, critical, maltreatment, self-esteem, self-respect
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Parental Boasting for Self-Esteem:
“Honey, I was just telling the Jones how smart and athletic you are.”
When parents boast about their children to other adults in front of their own children they generally have good intentions. While in some cases they are trying to look good themselves by showing off the successful results of their parenting, … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting
Tagged boosting a child's self-esteem, bragging, children's self-esteem, parental boasting, self-esteem
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Narcissism Part 2 (of 5): “I don’t have a problem with self-esteem!” Causes of Narcissism.
Narcissism is basically a psychological coping mechanism for low self-esteem. Ironically the narcissist rarely believes that he or she has a problem with self-esteem. Very young children naturally feel they are the center of the world. They need to experience … Continue reading
Posted in Personality Traits
Tagged causes of narcissism, coping, low self-esteem, narcissism, narcissistic, self-centered, self-esteem, selfish
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“I’m tired of being treated as a sex object.”
If this is the general way people seem to treat you and not a specific situation of sexual harassment, then it’s worthwhile to consider how you may be unconsciously inviting others to view you in this limited way. Early upbringing … Continue reading
Posted in Attitude, Intimacy
Tagged gender roles, provocative, self-esteem, self-respect, sex object, sexism, women
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“Don’t you love me?”
No, please don’t ask that! If you have to ask, then at least say, “I know you’re crazy about me,” or “Tell me all the reasons you love me,” but say it with confidence and a smile in your eyes. … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Intimacy
Tagged being desirable, getting love, Intimacy, neediness, self-esteem, validation
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The Harsh Inner Critic:
“I told her I love her on the first date. I am such an idiot.”
We all have an inner critic, which is necessary to stop us from engaging in illegal or unethical behavior and saying outrageous things. However, a tyrannical inner critic can be debilitating and lead to feelings of inadequacy and depression, preventing … Continue reading
Posted in Attitude, Personality Traits
Tagged dating, harsh self-criticism, Inner critic, self-esteem, self-respect
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