Is it really self-esteem?

I have always had low self-esteem issues but recently it has gotten worse on a pathetic level. My therapist identified me as having low self-esteem within the first 3 minutes of my first session. She said I would never be really happy until I learn to love myself.

I am coming to terms that I am in a bad relationship right now. I have tried to work on it and make it better but to no avail. In this relationship, I am isolated from my friends and family. I get depressed when I drive home from work. My brother told me yesterday that I have changed into an unhappy person and I am not the same little sister anymore since I have been in this relationship.

My fiance is a very negative person and I am starting to realize that he is bringing me down. He constantly complains about everything and minimizes my problems. I know he loves me very much but the negativity is apparently contagious.

This past weekend, I hung out with my friends and I snapped back into the person that I used to be...until I drove home. Even though I have low self-esteem at times, I think I would be happier and my old self if I left. Is that possible that others can make you miserable? My therapist says I have to work within to gain self-esteem but I honestly think when I leave, my self-esteem will improve. Any thoughts?

Leave him!!

Yes!!! Others indeed can make us miserable, if we don't leave them and their negativity and toxicity!!

Thanks Fuzzy!
My personality and his personality just don't mesh!! He doesn't like it when I am outgoing and talk to others. He accuses me of flirting when I am my old self.
Oh well, I am mad at myself for wasting so much time. I will be leaving as soon as I can!
I love him but I definately do not like him! Does that make sense?

It certainly does make sense!!

Kudos to you for taking care of YOU!!