The Hidden Signs Someone You Care About Is Battling Low Self-Worth—And How to Spot Them Before It’s Too Late
If you notice this in someone close to you, remind them—gently—that they have nothing to apologize for. Their presence is not a problem to be fixed.
4) They have a hard time accepting compliments
“You look great today.”
“Oh, no, I look terrible.”
“That was such a smart idea.”
“Not really, anyone could’ve thought of that.”
If someone close to you always deflects compliments or downplays kind words, it might be more than just modesty.
People with low self-worth often struggle to see anything good in themselves—so when someone else points it out, they reject it. It’s not that they don’t appreciate the compliment; it’s that they don’t believe it.
