Why People Choose One-Sided Relationships
The link between self-esteem and relationships
Extensive research has been done on the link between one’s self-esteem and the quality of their social relationships. Studies have found a life-long reciprocal link between the two – each influencing the other strongly. In fact, the effects seem to aggregate through one’s lifetime; good self-esteem, starting at a young age, leads to healthier relationships, which boosts self-esteem more, which results in even better relationship choices and behaviors.