Low self esteem and Lack of confidence will effect the quality of relationships you have in your life. The effect can be in two ways, first it will lessen your chances of finding someone to form a loving relationship with in the first instance. Secondly low self esteem is often the reason why people stay in bad relationships for many years rather than breaking away and finding a better life.

These facts are true for both men and women. However to give the Women’s perspective in a bit more detail I bring you a video from Tiffany which i feel covers the topic really well.

I am sure you will agree with a lot of what Tiffany is saying, Confidence is Sexy. As a starting point think about her 5 step plan to start building you confidence;

1. Make the choice to feel better about yourself
2. Dress up, treat yourself, pamper yourself a little
3. Surround yourself with positive people
4. Embrace who you are
5. Focus on what you are good at.

If you are a woman in an abusive relationship and feel you need more than just improved confidence to break free, then these links for the USA and UK might be of help.