What to do when you feel you are not good enough for someone?
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Last Updated: 04/30/2024 at 5:06am
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Look at all the things you do that make them smile and remember every smile is something positive to them.
Anonymous
March 30th, 2018 12:18pm
When you see that you are starting to have a cold conversation or relation with someone, try to make the first step asking politely what is going on, the situation, why and what comes after that. Communication is the best thing in such cases.
Anonymous
March 31st, 2018 8:35pm
Take a deep breath. You need to realize that sometimes those people are not meant to be in your life. Find people who are worth your time.
You don’t have to be good for anyone as long as you feel good about yourself that’s all you need so don’t give up hope .
Is to be true to yourself and acknowledge that it is time to completely remove yourself from that relationship
Anonymous
April 18th, 2018 6:01am
Think about it: they are not good enough for you! You deserve the best and if they don't recognize it, find someone who does. They are out there.
If I ever feel like i’m not good enough for someone, I directly talk to them. I tell them I don’t think i’m a good enough friend, good enough boyfriend/girlfriend. Usually, people will rebuttal that by saying you are good enough. They’ll tell you how thankful they are for you because they know you are good enough. They’d tell you to stop doubting yourself.
Look inside - why are you feeling that? Are you a bad person? We all have different timetables for success. All that matters is your intentions.
Anonymous
May 10th, 2018 2:17pm
I usually talk to the person about or try to rid of that negative thought somehow. Maybe make a list or think if some reasons why I am good enough.
You tell yourself that you are because, well: You are! Regardless of who you are or what you've done, you're an incredible individual, and you have every right to believe that.
You feel that you are not good enough for someone because your judgement about your own worth is low. You are unique, special and amazing just the way you are. It's important to love yourself before you love someone else. I'm sure you would like to think about your compatibility with the person but you are good enough for the universe and never think low of it.
Remember they are just human also.
When I feel like I'm not good enough for someone, I try to be the best I can and hope that it's enough.
Reflect on why you feel this way - is this because you have self-esteem issues, or because your partner is making you feel like you are beneath them? If it is the former, you must think about how much this is affecting your partner and the relationship, and sometimes it is healthier to take a break to work on yourself, rather than seeking validation and assurance from your partner. If it is the latter case, that is an abusive relationship and you should leave.
Anonymous
May 30th, 2018 10:00am
you trying talking to them and or try to be good enough but really there is no reason why you should think this
feeling like that is very common especially if you struggle with anxiety.if you feel like that and the "someone" is a person you are comfortable with. you can tell them about how you feel and mostlikely they will give you reassurement.. if you feel you havent do enough for them . you can ask them what they would've like you to do more.. or is there anything about you that makes them uncomfortable :D usually if the person is someone you are close and comfortable with.. they would give you as much as reassurement and effort as how you are willing to gie them :D
Sometimes it might be because you feel guilty, or the past is weighing you down. Remember that every day brings new opportunities and perhaps if you feel that way the person may be the problem, not you.
Learn to love yourself for who you are. No relationship will be healthy if one person believes they’re not worth the other’s attention. I’m in a relationship where we both believe we’re good for each other, but it’s taken a year of learning and communication to truly feel that way. Don’t focus on why you think you aren’t good enough. It will always make you feel worse.
Anonymous
June 24th, 2018 5:44pm
Think about the reasons that made you feel so. Did that person tell you that directly? If so, its more likely to be his problem than yours. Remember, you don't have to change yourself but improving yourself is good
I tell them about my feelings and try to talk it out with them. If that does not work, I will try harder and up my game.
Do you love this person? Talk to the person. Tell them how you feel. Communication is very important. You need to be able to express how you feel.
Just try your best and remember that your intentions are far more important and are also worth far more than the results you get.
Anonymous
July 13th, 2018 6:43am
I remind myself that I am good enough for myself and that means a lot. You will always be good enough for yourself. You deserve the world. Don't let anyone take that away from you. You deserve everything.
When you feel you are not good enough for someone ask yourself what it is about that person that makes you feel inferior. Also, compare yourself against the other person by writing it down. You will see there is not very much difference between you and the other person. Remember, thoughts are just that, thoughts.
Anonymous
July 18th, 2018 2:16pm
we never know what are the persons desires and wants. it do change with time.
its our thought that keep on going in our head suggesting that we are not good for someone, with out knowing anything...
so in this kinda situation the only thing that need to be done is that just stop overthinking and keep doing your good work...
I understand you might feel you’re not good enough for someone. I would request self motivation and remind yourself that you are enough for anyone.
First off, please consider this question a blessing as well as a growth opportunity, and not a negative experience. The reason I say that is that entering into any relationship where you take the approach that “you are not good enough†is not healthy for you for one major reason: this type of thinking forms “attachments†instead of “connections.†Attachments require that one of the two in the relationship take on a superior role which instantly puts the relationship out of balance and it starts heading for the pain dumpster before it even grew legs to run. If you approach the relationship from the viewpoint of a “connection†the relationship will naturally be in balance and will prosper and allow both people to grow at their natural pace while being accepted by the other person. So, if you change that one statement of “I am not good enough†to “I believe I can give my all to this relationship†then you’ve just started the connection on healthy grounds.
As for the “you are not good enough†belief you need to spend some time looking into your past, reviewing the life experiences that you have had that have brought you to this lie that you believe about yourself. You are good enough. I don’t need to know you to believe this fact. You are GOOD ENOUGH! Do a life review, on paper or on the computer. List all your friends, everywhere you’ve lived, how you view your parents and siblings, etc. Make the list as inclusive as possible. This part of this list has a purpose, it sets up reinforcement for you by listing all the good and positive things, experiences and people that have come into or are still in your life. Then, with that as a base focus on the things that hurt you in the past. Maybe you were picked on as a kid because you were a better soccer player, or always blew the bell curve on tests. What specific things did your friends or “enemies†as a kid growing up tell you, that you believed were true, but are lies. Powerful lies because you have accepted them for all these years. Write those lies out on a piece of paper or on a computer and review them. See them for what they really are, baseless accusations and words that have damaged you in many ways. Forgive the person or people who said or did them to you and let it go. You are past those experiences now and are no longer that person. You are BETTER!
Once you deal with your past focus on the positive qualities you have now. What do you have to offer someone? This will take some digging and may not be easy, but it will be a lot easier if you took the time to complete the life review process listed above. Make a list of 10 things you are good “for†(not “atâ€). What do you do to help people? How are you considerate and helpful? What are your plans short and long term to give back to the community, and to the world? What do you do to help yourself and show self-love? You will find no greater fulfillment in life than helping others, even if it’s something simple. If you don’t have much of a list, create new ideas and put them on the list. Then go out into the world and do those. Get the experience! Volunteer to help. Help a neighbor with a project. Check on an elderly neighbor, maybe mow their lawn. The list of “good†things you can do for people are endless, and with the amount of people on this planet that list should be easy to fulfill. When you feel good about yourself and see the good you can do and who you are, you will no longer feel like “you are not good enough†ever again.
And, this person you currently feel “you are not good enough†for, include them in this exercise. Help them to grow, help them to not only experience themselves, but get a chance to get to know you as well. This is a huge, and easy way to begin building a relationship, even if it only results in friendship. You will both be better people and have that memory and experience of having shared that growth together. A beautiful, fulfilling experience to say the least.
Believe in yourself. Believe you are good. Believe you deserve love. All of these are true, and not a single person on 7cups will contradict this statement. I wish you luck on your journey of shedding the old and experiencing who you were meant to be. Oh, and by the way, when that old companion named “Fear†comes around, tell him you’re busy and don’t have time for him. Kick him off your porch and tell him never to come back, because he will only rob you of what you really want.
Anonymous
July 25th, 2018 9:33pm
I shall improve myself to become a better me. From physical to mental, I will prepare myself until I think I'm good enough.
If you do not feel like you are enough for someone, ask yourself why you are feeling this way. Did they reject you? Have they told you that you are inadequate in some way? Do you feel insecure? Are they acting as if they don't want you around?
Whether these feelings are coming from the other person or from within yourself, take a moment to understand your self worth. Spend some time to reflect on the goodness inside of yourself so you can see how great you really are. If you are being rejected by someone in some way it can often be a reflection of what is going on inside of them. However, if you are strong within yourself, you will not have to live up to their expectations if you are already living up to your own.
Anonymous
August 6th, 2018 3:06pm
I look myself in the mirror and say: you are beautiful, you are strong and you are amazing. Everyone who does not see that is unworthy of your care or love. Of course some blind person along the way will consider you not enough but forget about him. Think that you're step closer to finding the "right" one that will see stars in your eyes and his everything in you. When you meet him you'll never have to eonder if you're enough cause they'll make sure you know that you are.
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