Are breakups supposed to tank your self esteem and self worth?

[Anonymous]

Like part of me wishes I would have never been in a relationship because I wouldn’t feel low like this I also seemed to be happier

[Ez-Bri-Z_v2]

They aren't supposed to, but i totally get how they could. When you give yourself to someone emotionally, and they ultimately reject you, it can make you question your self worth and make you feel depressed.

The most important thing to remember is that your worth is not tied to how others see and treat you. That comes from the inside. If you feel confident then others will see that and treat you accordingly.

Take the time you need to heal and just remember you are totally worth being with. The right one just hasn't come along yet.

[7Phoenix7]

Absolutely not...

If you were in a abusive relationship, or with someone who cheated on you or something... then I could understand dealing with those issues.

But not all break ups are bad... sometimes both partners realize that just aren't compatible anymore. And they both decide together that the best thing to do is end the relationship.

[ManOnFire]

Are they supposed to? Not most. Unless the other person had the serious intent of making you feel like shit. Depression, low self-esteem, or even anxiety are typically going to be symptoms of breakup in the beginning.

However, you should never let a relationship be the sole thing to bring you happiness, because they can and do end.

[jahaims]

Nope