Self-Respect
Self-respect is simply a way of saying a person will not allow someone to undermine their values, disrespect or dishonor them. There are other factors which play a part in our self-respect such as self-esteem, but ultimately, self-respect is our inherent challenge to ourselves that we have a value system. Self-respect is the display that we have the confidence to uphold our own personal beliefs.
I started this article by saying my clients have been blatantly disrespected. The thing to note about each of those clients is, they have strong value systems. They believe they should be honored and respected. Their challenge is they have other factors (fear of being alone, self-esteem, etc.) which allow them to live with the disrespect. We’re working through those challenges.
If you decide you will not accept someone who doesn’t meet your standards, you can build your self-respect. When you decide you will no longer be disrespected, you open the door for one of the many other people out there who will honor and respect you and reach the standard of your value system.
BMWK, How do you deal with disrespect from others?
THIS CONFIRMATION HIT HOME! I left my husband because he flat out REFUSED to show me respect. No matter how many times I brought the issues up. He tested me at every turn. He didn’t want to act like we were married, he didn’t come home, we didn’t share meals, he continued to talk to other women via social websites, he allowed his children and other family members to be just as disrespectful. I finally had enough and succeeded at my 4th time trying to leave my dysfunctional marriage. He didn’t want to see what he was doing wrong therefore playing the victim.
I recently started trying the dating game again and ended something before it got started because things felt too familiar as far as disrespect goes. NOT GONNA TAKE IT ANYMORE!
Shaun, I’m glad the article resonated with you. Best of luck moving forward and thanks for the comments!
THIS CONFIRMATION HIT HOME! I left my husband because he flat out REFUSED to show me respect. No matter how many times I brought the issues up. He tested me at every turn. He didn’t want to act like we were married, he didn’t come home, we didn’t share meals, he continued to talk to other women via social websites, he allowed his children and other family members to be just as disrespectful. I finally had enough and succeeded at my 4th time trying to leave my dysfunctional marriage. He didn’t want to see what he was doing wrong therefore playing the victim.
I recently started trying the dating game again and ended something before it got started because things felt too familiar as far as disrespect goes. NOT GONNA TAKE IT ANYMORE!
My mate that I been invoked with for three years always on fb post comments about other female body parts .n his page is blocked where I can’t see his posts ..I am so tired and fed up till it’s stArting to weigh me down ..what can I do ??