Teenage romance in early teenagehood is a period of ultimate insecurity, comparison, and the desire to fit in. Skipping this step can lead to feelings of being behind later in life, which can impact self-confidence development. Experiences in teenage romance can influence how individuals perceive themselves and their standards, potentially leading to feelings of desperation and unworthiness.
Struggling with our self worth can often impact how deserving we feel of love. This sense that we may be 'unloveable' causes us to miss out on healthy, fulfilling relationships, self sabotage and stay with people who don't deserve us. In today's episode, we discuss:
- The origins of why we feel unworthy of love
- Childhood wounds
- Early romantic scripts and teen romance
- Repeated rejection and shame
- The consequences of feeling unloveable
- Repetition of toxic relationships
- How to restore or rediscover your sense of self worth and self love
And so much more. Listen now!
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