Is there any way a person can help another person improve their self-esteem? ?

Question

At what point is it a personal decision only? At adulthood? Can a woman help a man improve his self-esteem? Vice-versa?

Answer 1

YES! My boyfriend had no self esteem. Communication is everything. Show him how to be proud of himself. If you do not need help doing something, say you do anyways, it makes him feel like he can help you. I changed my man and I am so proud of him! Sometimes, you need to ask him, "Don't you think that you are better than that? You are." Go into detail. It may take years, , But it can happen

Answer 2

If this person is important to you, you can help them with their self-esteem by pointing out their strengths and what they are good at.  This is helpful.  But don't become a crutch.  Some people never develop a good self-esteem and just become sponges that try and suck the life out of you.

Answer 3

Definitely. Think of the things people do or say to you that have a negative or positive affect. Consistently being kind, saying nice things, reinforcing positive behavior, pointing out achievements can help boost someone's self esteem and help them see that they have these good qualities. It takes time though. Check out some self-esteem or self improvement books in stores or online. Those have good tips. One store I know of, and they have some free books, is selfmadeeasy.com. Good luck. It is very nice of you to want to help.  

Answer 4

The only way an adult can help another adult improve their self esteem is if the person is already working on the problem.  If the person isn't desirous of higher self esteem there's not a thing in the world you can do to change it.  The person may SAY they want more self esteem, but if he isn't actively working on it it's just so much hype...