Carolyn Hax: How to fix low self-esteem so it doesnt tank a marriage?
Adapted from an online discussion.
Dear Carolyn: I have always struggled with self-esteem. I don’t think most people I know are aware of this, as I fake it pretty well and it doesn’t intrude on my thinking that often. But after a social event, I’ll often second-guess everything I said.
My husband is (rightly) frustrated that if he is upset with me about something I’ve done, even something minor — say, I didn’t call when I was running late — I may spiral into self-loathing and require comforting before we can talk about it.
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