How do I deal with an insecure partner?

How do I deal with an insecure partner?

An important first step is to truly listen when they express their insecurities. Instead of arguing, let your partner know that you hear them. Tell them how their self-perceptions affect you, highlighting any compassion that you feel.

How do you know if you’re insecure?

In addition to suffering from constant (or non-stop) worries and anxieties, people with generalized anxiety disorder may have low self-esteem or feel insecure. They may see people's intentions or events in negative terms, or they experience them as intimidating or critical. Stress can intensify the anxiety.

How do I deal with insecurity and anxiety?

Most of us feel insecure sometimes, but some of us feel insecure most of the time. The kind of childhood you had, past traumas, recent experiences of failure or rejection, loneliness, social anxiety, negative beliefs about yourself, perfectionism, or having a critical parent or partner can all contribute to insecurity.