Depending on the way in which a romantic relationship ends, self-esteem is affected or not in those involved. How to know? Can it be faced and managed?
When a relationship ends, a stage of sharing life with the other closes.to have a language and a way of giving and receiving affection, to think and act as a team to once again be one against the world and its adversities. At the same time, a door opens to restructure, reconnect and readjust with oneself, according to what one believes is needed in this new stage of singleness.
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At this point, self-esteem plays a very important role. It is a meter to know how affected we are by the breakup. Going through moments of sadness, confusion, anger and insecurity is completely normal, since expectations about building the future with each other have been broken and disappointment is peeking out the window..
How do you know if the breakup has affected your self-esteem?
philosopher in Better with health highlights the following indicators:
- feeling that life has lost meaning because that person has left.
- Seeing yourself ugly when looking in the mirror and to think that no one else will fall in love with you.
- Believing that the person who is gone was the perfect one and the only one for you on the planet.
- Take that person who has left as a reference point to establish comparisons with the rest of the people you know.
- Neglecting your personal imageyou are no longer worried about your appearance.
- Not feeling enthusiastic about anything, having lost motivation and not being interested in the activities you used to love.
- Feeling that pain does not allow you to have clear thoughts.
- Experiencing guilt for many events and think that if you had acted differently, in certain situations, maybe that person would be by your side.
Moments of solitude can be enjoyed and be perfect to connect with you, discover yourself, learn and give yourself the love you need.
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Steps to regain self-esteem after a breakup
Although there is no magic formula to recover after a breakup, you can use the following tips. Patience, self-confidence and love are key during the process.
- Unburden yourself and experience all the stages of grief after the breakup without trying to avoid or suppress them. It is preferable to express what you feel to someone you trust, instead of remaining silent.
- Allow yourself to live and feel without evading anything because this is the best way to turn wounds into doors of light to be reborn. After this process you will be the only protagonist of your life.
- This experience will allow you to understand that your life does not depend on that person, nor should it revolve around them.. When you live as a couple you realize that you are two people, two different worlds and each one can make the most of their life by exploiting all their potential.
- Establish a new routine and break the old habits you had.
- Start searching inward. Happiness is in you and not in someone else’s life. Nurturing love for yourself is a crucial step in accepting yourself and discovering your value.
- Avoid burnout by talking all the time about that person and what happened. It’s good to let off steam, but then we have to return our attention to ourselves to become our center again.
- Take care of yourself, love yourself, take care of your appearance. Look in the mirror and appreciate your beauty.
- Pay attention to physical and mental health. Talk to a psychologist if you need it and do all those activities that you used to love again. If you need to talk to someone, we are here to support you. Call us or write to us at 3330333588.
How is your self-esteem?