Ten Stupid Things Women Do To Mess Up Their Lives Themes

Ten Stupid Things Women Do To Mess Up Their Lives Themes

Women and Self-Esteem

One of the biggest themes that run throughout this book is that of women, and their relationship with self-esteem. Many, if not all of the problems that Dr. Laura outlines, are the result of a lack of self-esteem suffered by women. Whether it stems from childhood or later, women carry it closely with them and are often reluctant to let it go. As a result, women go into relationships with men for all of the wrong decisions. Not only that, if they do not make the necessary changes, the path they choose will continue to repeat itself over time. They lack the courage to do better for themselves, because they do not feel worthy. This is what leads them to settle on a man rather than be more selective in finding one.

Issues of dependency emerge from a lack of self-esteem. Women tend to feel complete, only when they have...
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