Self Respect and Its Worth in Relationship

Self-respect in relationship has a lot to do with care and caution. It must not be thrown away or neglected, because it is often used to measure how you are been valued.
Before we go deeper, let's see what respect is and what self respect entails.

Respect is an attitude of consideration or high regard. It also mean to have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right or to abide by an agreement.

In the above definition of 'Respect', we can see that it is a good thing to possess. People with the act of respect are always loved. 

Self-respect is the knowledge of one's own worth, valuing one's self; pride. It is also a due respect for oneself, one's character, and one's conduct.

People often say: If you have no self-respect you can't respect others, because what value would you offer someone by giving the respect of one who is as lowly as you view yourself?. You can agree with me that the above saying is quite right. What you don't have, you can't give.

In any relationship, self-respect shouldn't be traded for anything. Having knowledge about your worth is not a crime in a relationship, it earn you a high level of respect in return. 

Meanwhile, self-respect shouldn't be displayed in a rude manner. People often take self-respect as being rude if not exercise in a good manner. 

Being in love shouldn't make you throw away your self-respect. If you are asked to do something that can make you feel inferior to yourself, it is better to maintain your stand. This often happen at the early stage of relationship where a party who is rather more in love will be trying to satisfy the other party and thereby losing his/her self-respect. 

While it is very important to respect your partner when you are in a relationship, it is equally important to respect yourself too.

Most people, especially ladies do let go of their values and find themselves doing what they wouldn't normally do, and which is totally against their true nature..just to satisfy their partner. Moreover, there is nothing bad in doing things you won't normally do if your partner is an understanding type and as well knows your worth.

When you know who you are and how much you're worth, you will not let anyone, and even your partner, treat you as a doormat.
Remember self-respect is about treating others well and knowing that by doing so, others will treat you well in return.

Note: No person or relationship will give you more love, compassion, and self-respect than you can give yourself.