{"id":2708,"date":"2019-07-15T15:00:30","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T15:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svmarriagecoun.wpengine.com\/?p=2708"},"modified":"2019-07-09T10:58:29","modified_gmt":"2019-07-09T10:58:29","slug":"low-self-esteem-and-how-its-affecting-your-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-staginglink3.com\/aziza-client-site\/low-self-esteem-and-how-its-affecting-your-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"Low Self-Esteem and How It\u2019s Affecting Your Relationship"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your low self-esteem can creep into different aspects of your life and cause great trouble. It is especially problematic in a relationship. People with low self-esteem are prone to self-sabotaging their relationships simply because their lack of confidence begins impacting their ability to communicate with their partners.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how your low self-esteem is affecting your relationship:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0<\/b>You Find It Challenging To Express Yourself <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re unable to speak your mind and are walking on egg shells around your partner simply because you don\u2019t want to start a conflict, it\u2019s going to start to take a toll on your emotional health and your relationship.<\/p>\n

Open communication<\/u><\/a>\u00a0is necessary for a healthy relationship. It\u2019s crucial that you express your thoughts without any hesitancy. By not speaking your mind you may begin developing resentment toward your partner without realizing it.<\/p>\n

Working on your self-esteem will help you build the confidence you need to express your emotions without fearing conflicts.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0<\/b>You\u2019ll Be Taken For Granted<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"2.You\u2019ll<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need to be in a relationship to know that poor self-esteem gives people the green light to walk all over you. People with low self-esteem have trouble standing up for themselves. They don\u2019t know how to say \u201cno\u201d and struggle with setting boundaries.<\/p>\n

People tend to mistreat other\u2019s who can\u2019t stand up for themselves so unless you\u2019re willing to be more assertive in the relationship, don\u2019t be surprised if you\u2019re constantly taken advantage of.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0<\/b>You\u2019ll Have Lackluster Relationship<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

People with low self-esteem have a tendency to play the victim. They feel like no matter what they do, their circumstances won\u2019t change and as a result they don\u2019t make an effort at all.<\/p>\n

When you have low self-esteem, it may cause you to make mistakes in your relationships. One of these mistakes is not putting enough energy or effort into your relationship, because you feel like it doesn\u2019t matter anyway.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0<\/b>It Causes Misunderstandings<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Poor self-esteem and misunderstandings go hand in hand. People with low self-esteem don\u2019t correct others and let them assume that everything is fine even when it isn\u2019t. When you have low self-esteem you have a tendency to believe things that simply aren\u2019t true; this, once again, causes resentment to build up over time.<\/p>\n

Working on your self-esteem allows you to be more vocal so your partner knows exactly how you\u2019re feeling. You can address misunderstanding before they start causing problems between the both of you.<\/p>\n

A seasoned psychotherapist can help you address issues that may have caused your self-esteem to plummet over the years. They can suggest techniques and give you the tools to build your self-esteem over time so you can enjoy a healthy and fulfilling relationship.<\/p>\n

Azizeh Rezaiyan is a therapist at Silicon Valley Marriage Counselling based in Palo Alto\u00a0in the Bay Area. Azizeh has many years of experience under her belt and has a knack for handling complex cases with great sensitivity. She specializes in couple\u2019s counselling<\/u><\/a>, family meditation<\/u><\/a>, anxiety treatments<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and other psychotherapy treatments.<\/p>\n

Call (650) 206-9973 to book an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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