The Connection Between Self Esteem and Dating Success
When it comes to dating, having a healthy self-esteem is essential. Those who feel good about themselves are more likely to take risks, meet new people and build healthy relationships. In addition, those who have a strong sense of self-worth have an optimistic outlook, which helps them deal with setbacks. Those with low self-esteem, on the other hand, can have a pessimistic outlook that can negatively impact their dating experience and relationships. One of the reasons why you might expect that people would enjoy a boost in their self-esteem if they get into a romantic relationship is because of what researchers call “sociometer theory.” This theory suggests that the feeling of social inclusion that comes from being in a relationship, even if it’s just for a year, is enough to satisfy your need for social affirmation. The authors of the study tried to figure out how important this social affirmation…