How to Improve Your Partner's Self Esteem

 

How to Improve Your Partner's Self Esteem

If you're in a relationship, you know how difficult it can be to support someone else's self-esteem. If your partner is constantly down on themselves, it can be hard to know how to help them feel better about themselves.

Sometimes, your partner may simply need a little encouragement and reassurance that they're a good person. In other instances, however, there may be deeper issues at play that require professional help. Here are some ways you can boost self-esteem in your relationship:

Be patient and supportive.

When your partner feels good about themselves, they'll have more energy for the relationship. This means they will be more likely to want to spend time with you — and less likely to use their insecurities as an excuse not to get close.

If you find yourself taking more than 70% of the responsibility for the relationship, ask yourself why this might be happening and what needs changing so that you are contributing equally. If possible, try to shift the balance of power so that neither one of you is doing all the work in maintaining the relationship; this will allow both partners freedom from responsibility so that they can concentrate on enjoying each other's company instead.

You can get better at building your partner's self-esteem by developing your own self-confidence. You need to know that you are worthy of love, respect and admiration. If you don't believe this about yourself, you will be unable to give those things to others.

It's easy to see our partner's flaws and shortcomings, but we often fail to recognize their strengths and good qualities. By learning how to appreciate your partner in healthy ways, it will be easier for both of you to have a positive outlook on life and each other.

Here are some tips for improving your partner's self-esteem:

1. Compliment your partner regularly

2. Show appreciation for what he or she does

3. Be supportive of their goals and dreams

4. Don't criticize or put down your partner in front of others