How do you overcome doubt and insecurity for lasting love? Host Jessica Reyes and guest therapist Dr. Jude black dive into how self-compassion and personal growth can help you build healthy relationships.
Concern From Viewer Around Doubt
“She often feels insecure in her relationships, doubting whether she’s truly loved and valued. This self-doubt leads to jealousy and constant need for reassurance, which is straining her relationships. She wants to feel more secure and confident. How can she overcome her insecurities and build healthier relationships?”
Therapist Insights
Dr. Jude encourages kindness and to be kind to yourself first. If it’s difficult for you to envision what that would look like, pull up a picture of someone in your life who is gentle, kind, supportive, and shows up. Imagine what they would say to you in those moments of doubt.
It’s also important to reflect back and try to remember when these feelings started. Was there something unfinished, a past relationship, or a significant event that triggered these doubts? Identifying and addressing these underlying issues can be a powerful step towards healing. Tending to this and resolving it may help you move forward in your life with greater clarity and confidence. This process can be challenging, so don’t hesitate to seek the guidance of a professional therapist who can provide support, insight, and strategies to help you navigate these feelings. By working through these past experiences, you can break free from the patterns that hold you back and open the door to healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Work On Yourself Before Entering New Relationships
It’s important to work on yourself before entering new relationships. once you are strong, you have the capacity to invite other people into your world. If you’re not solid and have deep insecurities, it’s possible that you will change your values to be accepted. Identify your values, strengths, weaknesses, and strengthen them to be the best version of yourself. When that next person comes along, the work is already done so you can work on the best version of “us.”
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