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Re: Questions for the opposite sex - February 23rd 2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Teddy Bear View Post
It's everywhere. Low self-confidence leading to poor choices in life. I wish there was something I could do. I talk to my friends all the time about these things, but they still do these things. What do I gotta do to improve their self-esteem?
If they say they're ugly, tell them that they're beautiful the way they are. If they just finished a job, tell them "Good job." If they drew a picture or wrote something, tell them it's great. Smile at them. Give them a hug when they look like they need one. Make it clear that you are their friend and will not leave them. Go out and do fun stuff with them. That's all you can do, I think.


Caveat:
My verbal rejection, if there was one, of whatever you just suggested does not reflect how very useful it is to me, nor how very grateful I am to you for taking the time to respond.

Also I have trouble knowing what is acceptable to say. The above is sincere and meant to be polite/reassuring.