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MattyR978
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I feel like I need to be perfect for someone to love me
Self-Esteem / by MattyR978
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 September 5th, 2025
...See more My whole life I’ve thought my perfectionism and drive to be successful were admirable, but I think it was because I believe I’m not lovable as i am. I wish I could change this belief so I wouldn’t cling to tightly to external things and get so caught up in work that every little thing makes me react like my life depends on it. I know I need to learn how to love myself and let go of things that are outside of my control. But every time I try to sit still and relax I feel like I’m falling behind and if I fall behind, I won’t have any success, and if I don’t have success, I’ll never be loved.
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