10 Rules for Dating When You Struggle With Self-Worth (5 of 6)

I will not allow others to mistreat me

Part of the process of developing a healthy attitude about yourself is to not allow others to walk over you or devalue you. When you’re dating somebody, you should never ask if you are worthy of them, the question should be whether they are worth your time. Do you enjoy spending time with them? What are they looking for in a relationship? As you reflect on the date, how were you feeling at the moment?

I know that there is a distinction between my feelings and the reality of the situation

Let’s be honest: trusting your feelings is often what causes you to find yourself in an unstable relationship. A better approach is to put your feelings aside and assess a situation objectively. Simply “feeling” like things will get better or that the girl will fall in love with you because that’s what your “senses” are telling you is not grounded in reality. You’ll be surprised how the new approach will lead to positive results that you have never experienced before!