Iin: i think everyone hates themselves and it's just a normal part of life?

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I've always had a low self-esteem [23M]. Despite being attractive and 6'2", I've never known what it's like to love myself.

Whenever I go into a resident-student meeting at my university, for example. I always see these two beautiful women on the executive board. I just ASSUME that they are more ahead in life than I am, have better social skills, etc. etc.

Or if I see a beautiful 25-year-old woman on Instagram who has her shit together: the first thing that crosses my mind is, "a girl like that will never go for me", even if the subject of the photo/video is completely unrelated.

Even among platonic friends - my roommate, for example. He's tall, attractive (no homo) and ripped. He also knows how to cook and is a very good conversationalist. Our platonic female friends think he's such an awesome guy to be around (and they're right). I used to contrast myself to him in these regards, putting myself down because of it.

BIGGER PICTURE: I have always just assumed that EVERYONE has a low self-esteem like this. EVERYONE has doubts about themselves and hates themselves. EVERYONE IN THE WORLD, deep down inside, feels inferior to everyone else.

Self-hatred is just a part of life, whether it's a guy who is socially awkward, an athlete who doubts their own abilities, or a girl who feels like she isn't pretty enough. Even successful people like Donald Trump and Bill Gates hate themselves as well.

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  • [Old Memory]
    5 years ago

    I don't think this is always true. If someone hates something about themselves they should work to change that rather than dwell on it.

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    • itachi_uchiha
      5 years ago

      You say it like its a piece of cake

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      • Alichael
        5 years ago

        It is true that bugsforbreakfast's answer wouldn't work if what you hate about yourself you can't change. Then you just need to try and learn not to let it bother you, you still shouldn't dwell on it. I know it's easier said than done, but you gotta at least try, dwelling on your unchangeable problem won't make it go away.

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        • itachi_uchiha
          5 years ago

          Nobody want to dwell on their flaws but sometimes its very hard not to when anybody else is pointing that to you

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    • Alichael
      5 years ago

      Who gave what you said a negative point? I think that's a good answer.

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  • itachi_uchiha
    5 years ago

    Yeah its true for most of the time but people dont hate themselves always

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  • nikkiclaire
    5 years ago

    Everyone has self doubts and things they want to change certain tgings but I don't think everyone hates themselves.

    Those that don't bother with any of it are narcissists, for who the thought of being wrong would never cross their mind.

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