Patterns of Low Self-Esteem in Relationship Dependents:

Patterns of Low Self-Esteem in Relationship dependents:

• Do not see oneself as "loveable" or "worthwhile."
• Seek recognition the individual feels he or she deserves
• Have trouble admitting mistakes.
• Uses others as gauge of safety.
• Need to appear right in the eyes of other people - even going as far as lying to look good.
• Inability to ask others to meet needs or desires.
• Difficulty starting, meeting deadlines, or finishing projects
• Difficulties setting healthy priorities.
• Trouble with decision-making
• Judging own thoughts and actions harshly, or "not good enough."
• Embarrassed by gifts, praise or recognition
• Places higher value upon the way others approve of thoughts, feelings, behavior.

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