Hello everyone! I do not often post because I’m afraid I’ll expound too much on topics, ultimately telling my life’s story. Since this is the Self-Esteem thread, I thought ask an open-ended question: What do you believe self-esteem to be? I am having trouble recognizing if I have low self-esteem, or some other recurring issue with people that I encounter.

It seems like many people in my life (close friends, family, and co-workers) go out of their way to disagree with me on virtually any topic. Where I get angry is when my own experience, education, or knowledge is invalidated in conversation. Specifically, so when it comes to details or direct experience in my own life, not some controversial topic that has no ready answer. I suppose if I had to label these people, “know-it-alls” or “one-uppers,” could fit.

If it is not just bad communication, could these frequent encounters be more of a problem in me? When do you recognize that you might not have enough self-esteem? I honestly do not know how to assert a point of view without insulting someone.

Any thoughts on a definition? Tell-tale signs?

I appreciate your opinion.

Thanks,

Jon