Love yourself!

Self-esteem can really sink down the crap hole at times for all of us, right?

And that's understandable! We hit our lows just as we hit our highs. Although what concerns me are people who are so low in their opinion of themselves, that they ultimately allow that low self-esteem to run their lives!

There's a young girl I work with, beautiful girl too. Blonde, light cat-shaped eyes, nice body shape, not much to complain about looks wise! Her self-esteem is so incredibly low, she feels the need to compete with any female she feels "threatened" by (either she feels they're prettier than her or more of an intellectual).

It saddens me because she has such potential! She's not only physically attractive, but she also has great intellect!  I had to blog about this, because it's extremely disconcerting when you know someone who you genuinely like, but also can't stand. One day I would just like to walk into work, see her, and not feel like I'm being sized up or feel like I'm being lied to. (She's a habitual liar...another sad way of her seeking attention.)

If I talk to a male costumer, she's on my heels trying to win over his attention. (And very boisterous about it too! Using feminine wiles to gain...) In all honesty, I really couldn't care less. She can have them all! And the sad part is, men fall for it. Do they sincerely believe she's interested? Of course not. She wants to hear those, "You're so pretty! You're so sexy!" because it boosts whatever is left of her confidence.

No girl or guy should ever let their self-esteem effect their behavior. Because in the end, it ultimately effects relationships. I felt like I could have had a good friendship with her (she's a nerd just like me!) but that underline competition she has set up will never die and I can't stomach being involved.

Love yourself.
No one should ever have to rely on others for that. Every day look into the mirror and say, "I'm beautiful", "I'm successful", whatever it may be that brings up your self-esteem. Even if you don't believe it at first, you eventually will. Every single person is uniquely beautiful in their own ways.

Respect yourself. One should NEVER bring themselves down to a level that requires them to degrade themselves for praise. 

For the time being, I will continue ignoring her attempts to draw me into future competitions with men. It's time I walk away and say goodbye to a once possible good friendship.