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Insecurity involves feeling inadequate, due to alack of self-confidence.

Insecurity can be a painful and difficult emotion to experience.

It can take a toll on your mental health as well as your relationships.

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People who have experienced this often project theirunresolved traumaoremotional baggageonto their new partner without adequate justification.

Low self-confidence can often be traced back to experiences like being bullied, teased, or abused in childhood.

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Fear of Rejection

Fear of rejection can cause people to experience insecurity in a relationship.

Having low self-confidence can make some people more sensitive to rejection.

Even minor setbacks or perceived slights can trigger their worst fears and insecurities.

Impact on Relationships

Insecurity impacts your relationship by creating animbalance.

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